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U.S. imports of electrical energy (HS 271600) totaled $157.4M in April 2026, traded with 1 country.
Electrical Energy imports of $157.4M in April 2026 ran 33% below the year-to-date monthly average of $235.3M.
Last updated: April 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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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.
Monthly import values over time
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2716000000 | ELECTRICAL ENERGY | $157.4M | -- |
ELECTRICAL ENERGY
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2716000000 | ELECTRICAL ENERGY | $52.0M |
ELECTRICAL ENERGY
1.7M mwh
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maine | $51.0M | $11K | -$51.0M |
| Washington | $21.0M | $18.0M | -$3.0M |
| Connecticut | -- | $31.6M | +$31.6M |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHAMPLAIN-ROUSES POINT, NY | $38.4M | $31.6M | -$6.8M |
| BUFFALO-NIAGARA FALLS, NY | $48.3M | $39K | -$48.2M |
| SPOKANE, WA | $27.6M | -- | -$27.6M |