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.
Sample 6-digit codes
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 8543.30 | Machines and apparatus for electroplating, electrolysis or electrophoresis |
| 2804.10 | Hydrogen (as separate product) |
Typical import duty by market
| Market | Duty |
|---|---|
| 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. |
Numerical Example: 5 MW alkaline electrolyser skid, FOB Oslo USD 3.0m, DAP Rotterdam
5 MW alkaline electrolyser skid, FOB Oslo USD 3.0m, DAP Rotterdam. Run your own numbers in the Import Duty & Tax calculator.
- · 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.
- · Norway (Nel)
- · Germany (Thyssenkrupp Nucera, Siemens Energy)
- · France (McPhy)
- · China
- · United States (Plug, Cummins)
Frequently asked questions
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.
Import duty and tax by destination market
Typical MFN duty, consumption tax and the tax base applied to renewable energy (HS 8543.30) in each market we cover. Rates are indicative at the 6-digit line | confirm the national 8/10-digit code with your broker.
| Market | Duty | Consumption tax | Tax base | Tax as % of CIF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| India | 10% | IGST 18% | Assessable value + duty | 30.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | 2% | VAT 5% | CIF + duty | 7.1% |
| Saudi Arabia | 2% | VAT 15% | CIF + duty | 17.3% |
| Singapore | 2% | GST 9% | CIF + duty | 11.2% |
| China | 2% | VAT 13% | CIF + duty | 15.3% |
| United States | 1.5% | Federal VAT 0% | CIF | 1.8% |
| United Kingdom | 2% | VAT 20% | CIF + duty | 22.4% |
| Germany | 2% | USt 19% | CIF + duty | 21.4% |
| Netherlands | 2% | BTW 21% | CIF + duty | 23.4% |
| Vietnam | 2% | VAT 10% | CIF + duty | 12.2% |
| Türkiye | 2% | KDV 20% | CIF + duty | 22.4% |
| Japan | 2% | JCT 10% | CIF + duty | 12.2% |
| South Korea | 2% | VAT 10% | CIF + duty | 12.2% |
| Brazil | 16% | IPI+PIS/COFINS+ICMS 32% | CIF + duty | 53.1% |
| Indonesia | 2% | PPN 11% | CIF + duty | 15.7% |
| Mexico | 2% | IVA 16% | CIF + duty | 19.2% |
| Egypt | 2% | VAT 14% | CIF + duty | 16.3% |
| Nigeria | 2% | VAT 7.5% | CIF + duty | 11.3% |
| South Africa | 2% | VAT 15% | Assessable value + duty | 19.0% |
| Australia | 2% | GST 10% | CIF + duty | 12.2% |
Run your own numbers with the landed cost calculator or check documentation requirements in the LC document checklist.