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Harmonized System
U.S. imports of electrical energy (HS 271600) totaled $268.0M in July 2026, traded with 1 country.
Electrical Energy imports of $268.0M in July 2026 ran 20% above the year-to-date monthly average of $223.6M.
Last updated: July 2026 dataTraded across international borders via high-voltage transmission interconnects, electrical energy enters US customs records under a single 10-digit line (2716000000) — an unusual commodity in that its "import" is measured in kilowatt-hours rather than physical weight or volume. Canada dominates cross-border electricity flows into the United States, with interconnections spanning the northeastern, northwestern, and central grid regions. Importers and utilities should note that cross-border electricity trade is also subject to Department of Energy authorization requirements separate from CBP entry procedures.
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31 shipments/mo
Yes. The US Department of Energy requires a Presidential permit or DOE authorization for the construction and operation of international transmission facilities, and electricity importers may need a separate DOE import authorization. CBP entry under 2716000000 is filed concurrently but does not substitute for DOE compliance.
Electrical energy is reported in kilowatt-hours (kWh) rather than by weight or volume. Metering data from the interconnection point is used to establish the quantity declared on the customs entry, making accurate meter reconciliation a key compliance step for utilities.
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Subheading 1 of 1 in heading 2716
Subheading 271600 · $268.0M of $268.0M
ImportsExports
Imports
$268.0MYoY · Pro
Exports
$37.8MYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2716000000 | Electrical Energy | $268.0M | 0.00% | 0.00% |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2716000000 | Electrical Energy | $37.8M |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
Imports · July 2026
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rate provision · imports
100.0% enters free of duty; the effective duty rate is 0.00%.