U.S. imports of Electrical Energy (HS 271600) totaled $268.7M in August 2026, imported from 1 country.
Electrical Energy imports of $268.7M in August 2026 ran 17% above the year-to-date monthly average of $229.2M.
Last updated: August 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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32 import shipments a month
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.
Subheading 1 of 1 in heading 2716
Subheading 271600 · $268.7M of $268.7M
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Imports · August 2026
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100.0% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 0.00% of imports for consumption.
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2716000000 | Electrical Energy | $268.7M | 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 | $65.9M |
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.
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$268.7MYoY · free account
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$65.9MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $2.4B of Electrical Energy and exported $1.1B.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.