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8504.21.00.20 - Having a power handling capacity not exceeding 50 kVA 🖩

Details

FieldValue
Unit of QuantityNo.
General Rate of Duty (Column 1 - General)Free
Special Rate of Duty (Column 1 - Special)N/A
Column 2 Rate of Duty35%
Quota QuantityN/A
Additional DutiesN/A
About Duty Rates: Rates are divided into Column 1 and Column 2. Column 1 is subdivided into General (normal trade relations rates for all countries not eligible for special programs) and Special (preferential rates for countries with free trade agreements or preference programs). Column 2 rates apply to products from Cuba, North Korea, Belarus, and Russia. When no special rate exists for a classification, General rates apply.

Overview

This HTS classification, 8504.21.00.20, pertains to liquid dielectric transformers with a power handling capacity specifically not exceeding 50 kVA. These transformers utilize a liquid insulating medium, such as oil, to cool and insulate their windings. They are designed for applications where a lower power output is required, making them suitable for smaller electrical systems, control circuits, or specialized equipment.

The defining characteristic of this category is its upper limit of 50 kVA. It is distinguished from its sibling categories by this precise power handling threshold. For instance, 8504.21.00.40 covers transformers with a higher capacity, ranging from over 50 kVA up to 100 kVA, while 8504.21.00.60 and 8504.21.00.80 address even greater power ranges. Therefore, the selection of this specific code hinges entirely on the transformer's rated power output.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS structure, there are no further subcategories. Classification into 8504.21.00.20 is final once the transformer is identified as a liquid dielectric type and confirmed to have a power handling capacity of 50 kVA or less. This ensures precise categorization for import and export purposes, facilitating accurate duty assessment and statistical tracking.

Frequently Asked Questions

›What is HTS code 8504.21.00.20?
HTS code 8504.21.00.20 covers Having a power handling capacity not exceeding 50 kVA under the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule. It falls under Chapter 85: Electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers, television image and sound recorders and reproducers, and parts and accessories of such articles.
›What products are classified under 8504.21.00.20?
This classification covers Having a power handling capacity not exceeding 50 kVA. It is a subcategory of Having a power handling capacity not exceeding 650 kVA (8504.21.00).
›What is the import duty rate for 8504.21.00.20?
The general rate of duty for HTS 8504.21.00.20 is Free. The Column 2 rate is 35%.
›What unit of quantity is used for 8504.21.00.20?
Imports under HTS 8504.21.00.20 are measured in No..

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