U.S. imports of Electrical Inductors (NESOI) (HS 850450) totaled $106.4M in August 2026, imported from 66 countries.
Importers of Electrical Inductors (NESOI) paid $13.3M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 13.35% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: August 2026 dataElectrical inductors — passive components that store energy in a magnetic field — serve as essential filtering and power-conditioning elements in switching power supplies, telecommunications equipment, and ADP hardware. The US schedule separates inductors for ADP and telecom applications (8504504000) from general-purpose inductors (8504508000), a distinction that affects both duty treatment and Section 301 exposure for Chinese-origin goods. The Philippines leads US import supply for this heading, reflecting significant electronics manufacturing capacity there, with Japan and China also major sources. Correct classification between the ADP/telecom-specific line and the NESOI line requires clear documentation of the inductor's intended end-use circuit.
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6.4K import shipments a month
Technical datasheets specifying the inductor's rated frequency, inductance value, and circuit application, combined with OEM purchase orders or design-in records showing use in ADP or telecommunications equipment, are the primary supporting documents. CBP may also consider whether the inductor is marketed exclusively for those applications. A binding ruling is advisable for large-volume shipments where the duty differential is material.
The Philippines hosts major contract electronics manufacturing operations for several global passive-component producers, particularly in the Laguna and Cavite economic zones. This established manufacturing base, combined with competitive labor costs and duty treatment under applicable trade frameworks, has made it the top source for inductors entering the US market.
Subheading 5 of 11 in heading 8504
Subheading 850450 · $106.4M of $3.1B
ImportsExports
Imports
$106.4MYoY · free account
Exports
$46.9MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $2.8B of Electrical Inductors (NESOI) and exported $496.2M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8504508000 | Inductors, NESOI | $80.4M | 13.47% | 64.46% | $10.8M |
| 8504504000 | Inductors for Power for ADP Mach; Telecomm Apps, Nes | $19.6M | 12.86% | 76.55% | $2.5M |
Inductors for Power for ADP Mach; Telecomm Apps, Nes
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8504500000 | Inductors, NESOI | $46.9M |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
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Imports · August 2026
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China pays 36.7% duty; Canada 0.1%.
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rate provision · imports
29.8% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 13.35% of imports for consumption.