Static electrical converters from India
India exported $1.79 billion of static electrical converters (HS 8504.40) in FY2025-26, up 2.5% on FY2024-25. Goods made in India pay 10% US import duty, against 37.5% for goods from China.
- US duty from India
- 10%China 37.5%
- India's exports, FY2025-26
- $1.79BUp 2.5% on last year
- HS code
- 8504.40Page updated 6 Nov 2026
US import duty, India vs China
India pays 27.5 points less on the lowest-duty line. From the USITC HTS 2026 Rev 22.
All 5 US tariff lines
| HTS line | Description | Base | India | China |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8504.40.40.00 | Static converters: Speed drive controllers for electric motors | Free | 10% | 37.5% |
| 8504.40.60 | Power supplies for automatic data processing machines or units thereof of heading 8471; power supplies for goods of subheading 8443.31 or 8443.32; power supplies for monitors of subheading 8528.42 or 8528.52 or projectors of subheading 8528.62: Suitable for physical incorporation into automatic data processing machines or units thereof of heading 8471 | Free | 10% | 37.5% |
| 8504.40.70 | Power supplies for automatic data processing machines or units thereof of heading 8471; power supplies for goods of subheading 8443.31 or 8443.32; power supplies for monitors of subheading 8528.42 or 8528.52 or projectors of subheading 8528.62: Other | Free | 10% | 37.5% |
| 8504.40.85.00 | Static converters: For telecommunication apparatus | Free | 10% | 37.5% |
| 8504.40.95 | Static converters: Other | Free | 10% | 37.5% |
Totals include the Section 301 duty on goods from India or China and any Section 232 metals duty. They exclude anti-dumping and countervailing duties and customs fees. Check the current rate before you quote.
India's exports of static electrical converters
India's exports to all countries under HS 8504.40, April to March, from DGCI&S.
Rules and other duties
- EU base duty
- The EU's average applied base (MFN) rate on HS 8504.40 is 0%, from 2021 data. Check the current rate in TARIC before you quote.
- RoDTEP
- India's schedule lists 0.7% of FOB value for exporters. The scheme was notified until 30 September 2026, so check with DGFT whether it's been extended.
- India's export policy
- Free to export, with no licence needed.
Common questions
What is the US import duty on static electrical converters from India?
10% on the 5 US tariff lines under HS 8504.40, including the Section 301 duty on Indian goods and any Section 232 metals duty. Goods from China pay 37.5%. Anti-dumping duties and customs fees aren't included.
What is the HS code for static electrical converters?
8504.40, under heading 8504 (Electrical transformers, static converters (for example, rectifiers) and inductors; parts thereof). Check the exact 8-digit or 10-digit line with your customs broker, since duty can differ between lines.
Does India export static electrical converters?
Yes. India exported $1.79 billion under HS 8504.40 in FY2025-26, according to DGCI&S, the Ministry of Commerce's trade statistics body.