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HS 2022 · 6-digit international code

HS Code 842870

Industrial robots

Also searched as: industrial robot, robotic arm, manipulator, robot, welding robot, assembly robot

Official sources, not guessesSame 6 digits worldwideBuilt for 1688 buyers

Classification

How 842870 breaks down

HS 2022
84Chapter

Nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery and mechanical appliances; parts

8428Heading

Industrial robots

842870Subheading

Industrial robots

Covered products

What products fall under HS code 842870?

Buyers sourcing industrial robots from 1688 commonly describe it in these ways. If your product matches, 842870 is likely the right 6-digit starting point — confirm material and intended use against the official tariff.

industrial robotrobotic armmanipulatorrobotwelding robotassembly robotpalletizing robot

Import duty by market

Where to check the import duty for HS 842870

The 6-digit code is universal, but duty, VAT and GST are set by the destination country and depend on the full national tariff line with China as the country of origin. Start from the official source for your market.

Compare the real China-origin import tax across markets

Use the HS & import duty checker to estimate duty + VAT/GST for 842870 by destination before you pay a 1688 supplier.

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Questions

HS code 842870: common questions

What is HS code 842870?

HS code 842870 is the World Customs Organization 6-digit HS 2022 subheading for "Industrial robots". The first two digits (84) are the chapter — Nuclear reactors, boilers, machinery and mechanical appliances; parts — and digits 3-4 (8428) are the heading. Countries add further digits (8-10) for their national tariff line.

What products fall under HS 842870?

Common products classified under 842870 include industrial robot, robotic arm, manipulator, robot, welding robot, assembly robot and similar items matching industrial robots. The correct code still depends on the product's material, function and intended use.

How do I find the import duty for HS code 842870?

Duty is set by the destination country, not by the 6-digit HS code alone. Start from the official tariff of your market — USITC HTS (US), TARIC / Access2Markets (EU), GOV.UK Trade Tariff (UK), CBSA (Canada), ABF (Australia) or Singapore Customs — and look up the full national code with China as the country of origin.

Is HS code 842870 the same in every country?

The first 6 digits (842870) are the same worldwide under the WCO Harmonized System. Beyond that, each country extends the code (HTS in the US, TARIC in the EU, etc.) and sets its own duty and tax rates.

Can I trust the HS code a 1688 supplier gives me?

Treat a supplier-provided code as a clue, not a final classification. It can be incomplete, China-export-specific, or mismatched to your destination's rules. Verify against the official tariff and your product's actual material and use.

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