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HS 8543.30Renewable energy

HS Code for Hydrogen Electrolysers (HS 8543.30)

Electrolysers split water using renewable electricity into hydrogen and oxygen. Alkaline (mature, low CAPEX), PEM (compact, dynamic), SOEC (high efficiency, early stage) are the main types. Chinese alkaline stack costs are 3-5x below Western - triggering trade-policy debate.

Reviewed against WCO HS · WTO IDB · National customs schedules3 authoritative sourcesLast reviewed July 2026

Sample 6-digit codes

CodeDescription
8543.30Machines and apparatus for electroplating, electrolysis or electrophoresis
2804.10Hydrogen (as separate product)
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Typical import duty by market

MarketDuty
European Union
3.7%
Non-Chinese origin preferred for EU Hydrogen Bank grants.
United States
2.6%
IRA 45V clean-H2 tax credit + FEOC rules.
India (BCD)
7.5%
Concessional list under NGHM.

Worked landed-cost example

5 MW alkaline electrolyser skid, FOB Oslo USD 3.0m, DAP Rotterdam

FOBUSD 3,000,000
Freight OOG + insuranceUSD 140,000
Landed EEAUSD 3,140,000
EU dutyUSD 0 (intra-EEA)
Landed ≈ USD 3.14m for 5 MW. Chinese equivalent quoted USD 1.4-1.7m but harder to bank with EU offtakers.
Run your own numbers in the import duty & tax calculator.
Regulatory checkpoints
  • · EU Hydrogen Bank - subsidy per kg of renewable H2 (EUR 0.3-4.0/kg).
  • · IEC 62282 fuel cell / electrolyser safety standard.
  • · ATEX / IECEx for Zone 2 hydrogen area.
  • · EU CRM Act strategic; ISO 22734 electrolyser standard.
Top exporting countries
  • · Norway (Nel)
  • · Germany (Thyssenkrupp Nucera, Siemens Energy)
  • · France (McPhy)
  • · China
  • · United States (Plug, Cummins)

Frequently asked questions

Why bankability matters?

Green H2 offtake contracts (EUR/kg) run 10-15 years. Financiers demand technology performance warranties from equipment vendors with balance-sheet substance and jurisdictional recourse. Chinese vendors have limited local presence for warranty enforcement in Europe - hidden project cost.

Destination market toolkits

Country-specific duty, VAT/GST and Incoterms practice for the top destinations for renewable energy.

Import into India →
IGST on imports · 5% / 12% / 18% / 28%
Import into China →
Import VAT · 13% standard, 9% reduced, 6% services
Import into United States →
No federal VAT / GST · 0% federal
Import into Germany →
VAT (Umsatzsteuer / Einfuhrumsatzsteuer) · 19% standard, 7% reduced
Import into United Arab Emirates →
VAT · 5% standard
Import into Singapore →
GST · 9% standard (from 2024)

Renewable energy landed-cost pages: every destination market

Jump straight to the renewable energy import guide for any of the destination markets we cover.

Related commodity guides

HS 8541.43Renewable energy
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HS 8503.00Renewable energy
HS Code for Wind Turbine Parts (HS 8503.00) →
HS 2814.10Renewable energy
HS Code for Green Ammonia as H2 Carrier (HS 2814.10) →
HS 3826.00Renewable energy
HS Code for Biodiesel / FAME (HS 3826.00) →

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Sources & citations

Duty rates and regulations compiled from WCO HS, WTO integrated database, national customs authorities and published FTA schedules. Provided for decision-support only - confirm the 10-digit line and current preferential status with your licensed customs broker before acting.

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