Zambia HS Code

HS Code 85016400: "AC generators ""alternators"", of an output > 750 kVA" in Zambia

Q: Is HS code 85016400 the same across all countries?

Only the first 6 digits of HS code 85016400 are internationally harmonized. The remaining digits are added by Zambia under HS-ZM and are not directly comparable to other countries' codes.

Q: What system does Zambia use to classify HS code 85016400?

Zambia classifies products under the Zambia Customs and Excise Tariff (HS-ZM; locally Customs Tariff), which extends HS codes to 8 digits. The first 6 digits align with the WCO Harmonized System, and the rest cover national tariff and statistical needs.

Q: Where can I officially look up HS code 85016400 in Zambia?

The official source is https://www.zra.org.zm/. For faster cross-country lookups, TradeInt's HS Code Tool consolidates classifications across all major countries in one place.

What is HS Code 85016400 in Zambia

Under Zambia's Zambia Customs and Excise Tariff (Customs Tariff), HS Code 85016400 is classified as "AC generators ""alternators"", of an output > 750 kVA". Zambia's tariff system extends the WCO Harmonized System to 8 digits with national subdivisions. 85016400 belongs to Section XVI: Machinery and mechanical appliances; electrical equipment; parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers, television image and sound recorders and reproducers, and parts and accessories of such articles, Chapter 85: Electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recordersand reproducers, television image and sound recorders and reproducers, and parts andaccessories of such articles, Heading 8501: Electric motors and generators (excluding generating sets).

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Classification Path of HS Code 85016400 in Zambia

Section XVI

Chapters (84-85) Machinery and mechanical appliances; electrical equipment; parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers, television image and sound recorders and reproducers, and parts and accessories of such articles

Chapter 85

Electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recordersand reproducers, television image and sound recorders and reproducers, and parts andaccessories of such articles

HS Code 8501

Electric motors and generators (excluding generating sets)

HS Code 85016400

"AC generators ""alternators"", of an output > 750 kVA"

Zambia Tariff Classification: Zambia Customs and Excise Tariff (HS-ZM)

In Zambia, HS 85016400 is classified under the Zambia Customs and Excise Tariff (Customs Tariff) — a 8-digit national extension of the WCO 6-digit Harmonized System.

Tariff schedule Zambia Customs and Excise Tariff (HS-ZM)

Local name Customs Tariff

Digits 8

Official source https://www.zra.org.zm/

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Top Zambia import Product Under HS Code 8501

1 850153: Electric motors and generators (excluding generating sets) : Other AC motors, multiphase : Of an output exceeding 75 kW $4.9M 2 850110: Electric motors and generators (excluding generating sets) : Motors of an output not exceeding 37,5 W $2.5M 3 850152: Electric motors and generators (excluding generating sets) : Other AC motors, multiphase : Of an output exceeding 750 W but not exceeding 75 kW $2.5M

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Top Zambia export Product Under HS Code 8501

1 850153: Electric motors and generators (excluding generating sets) : Other AC motors, multiphase : Of an output exceeding 75 kW $1.2M 2 850140: Electric motors and generators (excluding generating sets) : Other AC motors, singlephase $296.2K 3 850164: Electric motors and generators (excluding generating sets) : AC generators (alternators) : Of an output exceeding 750 kVA $258.3K

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Related HS Code to Zambia Heavy AC Alternators (85016400)

HS Code 850110

Electric motors and generators (excluding generating sets) : Motors of an output not exceeding 37,5 W

HS Code 850120

Electric motors and generators (excluding generating sets) : Universal AC/DC motors of an output exceeding 37,5 W

HS Code 850131

Electric motors and generators (excluding generating sets) : Other DC motors; DC generators : Of an output not exceeding 750 W

HS Code 850132

Electric motors and generators (excluding generating sets) : Other DC motors; DC generators : Of an output exceeding 750 W but not exceeding 75 kW

HS Code 850133

Electric motors and generators (excluding generating sets) : Other DC motors; DC generators : Of an output exceeding 75 kW but not exceeding 375 kW

HS Code 850134

Electric motors and generators (excluding generating sets) : Other DC motors; DC generators : Of an output exceeding 375 kW

HS Code 850140

Electric motors and generators (excluding generating sets) : Other AC motors, singlephase

HS Code 850151

Electric motors and generators (excluding generating sets) : Other AC motors, multiphase : Of an output not exceeding 750 W

HS Code 850152

Electric motors and generators (excluding generating sets) : Other AC motors, multiphase : Of an output exceeding 750 W but not exceeding 75 kW

HS Code 850153

Electric motors and generators (excluding generating sets) : Other AC motors, multiphase : Of an output exceeding 75 kW

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 85016400 in Zambia?

HS code 85016400 covers "AC generators ""alternators"", of an output > 750 kVA" in Zambia. It sits in Chapter 85 (Electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recordersand reproducers, television image and sound recorders and reproducers, and parts andaccessories of such articles), Heading 8501 of the Harmonized System, and is classified under HS-ZM.

Is HS code 85016400 the same across all countries?

What system does Zambia use to classify HS code 85016400?

Where can I officially look up HS code 85016400 in Zambia?