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8504.21.00.40 - Having a power handling capacity exceeding 50 kVA but not exceeding 100 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 classification pertains to liquid dielectric transformers with a power handling capacity that falls within a specific range: exceeding 50 kVA but not exceeding 100 kVA. These transformers are designed to step voltage up or down for various electrical power distribution and industrial applications where oil or other liquid insulating mediums are utilized for cooling and insulation. The "liquid dielectric" aspect is a key defining characteristic, distinguishing them from dry-type transformers.

When classifying transformers at this level, the critical distinguishing factor between sibling categories is the precise power handling capacity. This category is distinct from **8504.21.00.20**, which covers transformers with a capacity *not exceeding* 50 kVA. It is also differentiated from **8504.21.00.60**, which applies to transformers with a capacity *exceeding* 100 kVA but *not exceeding* 500 kVA, and **8504.21.00.80** for capacities exceeding 500 kVA up to 650 kVA. Careful consideration of the transformer's nameplate rating is essential for accurate classification.

As this classification node represents a leaf node in the HTS database, there are no further subcategories branching from this specific code. Therefore, the classification is finalized at this level based on the product's type as a liquid dielectric transformer and its specified power handling capacity range. Importers and exporters should ensure that the power rating documented for their goods precisely matches the criteria of this code to avoid classification errors.

Frequently Asked Questions

›What is HTS code 8504.21.00.40?
HTS code 8504.21.00.40 covers Having a power handling capacity exceeding 50 kVA but not exceeding 100 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 8504.21.00.40?
This classification covers Having a power handling capacity exceeding 50 kVA but not exceeding 100 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 8504.21.00.40?
The general rate of duty for HTS 8504.21.00.40 is Free. The Column 2 rate is 35%.
›What unit of quantity is used for 8504.21.00.40?
Imports under HTS 8504.21.00.40 are measured in No..

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