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U.S. imports of liquid dielectric transformers, power handling capacity exceeding 650 kva but not exceeding 10,000 kva (HS 850422) totaled $156.1M in April 2026, traded with 29 countries.
Importers of Liquid Dielectric Transformers, Power Handling Capacity Exceeding 650 KVA but Not Exceeding 10,000 KVA paid $31.0M in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 22% on $142.0M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: April 2026 dataMedium-power oil-filled transformers in the 650 KVA to 10,000 KVA range serve substation and large industrial applications, and the US schedule divides them at 2,500 KVA — with 8504220040 covering units up to that threshold and 8504220080 covering those up to 10,000 KVA. Mexico and South Korea are the leading US suppliers in this segment, and China is also a notable source, making Section 301 tariff exposure a live issue for Chinese-origin units. As with smaller liquid dielectric transformers, antidumping and countervailing duty orders may apply depending on origin and scope, requiring pre-entry due diligence.
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The nameplate rated capacity of the transformer, expressed in KVA, is the controlling figure. Importers should ensure the commercial invoice and technical documentation clearly state the rated KVA, as CBP will use this to assign the correct 10-digit line. Transformers with multiple tap settings should be classified based on the maximum rated capacity shown on the nameplate.
Beyond standard entry documents, CBP typically expects a commercial invoice with the rated KVA, country of manufacture, and unit value; a packing list; and technical specifications or a nameplate data sheet. If the shipment is subject to an AD/CVD order, a scope ruling or certification of origin may also be required. Large transformers often move as project cargo, so advance coordination with a customs broker on entry timing and examination procedures is advisable.
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEXICO | $67.1M | $1.1M | -$66.0M |
| KOREA, SOUTH | $36.9M | $239K | -$36.6M |
| TURKEY | $11.9M | -- | -$11.9M |
| CANADA | $5.8M | $1.3M | -$4.5M |
| CHINA | $6.3M | -- | -$6.3M |
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8504220080 | LIQUID DLCTC TRANSFORM GT 2500KVA BUT LT=10000 KVA | $92.3M | 21.98% | $18.6M |
| 8504220040 | LIQUID DLCTC TRANSFORM GT 650KVA BUT LT= 2500 KVA | $63.8M | 21.62% | $12.4M |
LIQUID DLCTC TRANSFORM GT 2500KVA BUT LT=10000 KVA
LIQUID DLCTC TRANSFORM GT 650KVA BUT LT= 2500 KVA
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8504220080 | LIQUID DLCTC TRANSFORM GT 2500KVA BUT LT=10000 KVA | $2.3M |
| 8504220040 | LIQUID DLCTC TRANSFORM GT 650KVA BUT LT= 2500 KVA | $1.5M |
LIQUID DLCTC TRANSFORM GT 2500KVA BUT LT=10000 KVA
32 no
LIQUID DLCTC TRANSFORM GT 650KVA BUT LT= 2500 KVA
83 no
MACH FOR RECP/CONVR/TRANS/REGN OF VOICE/IMAGE/DATA
HS 851762
SOLID-STATE NON-VOL SEMICONDUCTOR STORAGE DEVICES
HS 852351
SMARTPHONES
HS 851713
PROCESSORS AND CONTROLLERS, ELECTRONIC INTEG CIRCT
HS 854231
CONTROLS ETC W ELECT APPR F ELECT CONT NOV 1000 V
HS 853710
STATIC CONVERTERS; ADP POWER SUPPLIES
HS 850440
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | $46.7M | -- | -$46.7M |
| Virginia | $27.6M | $155K | -$27.4M |
| California | $25.1M | $53K | -$25.0M |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAREDO, TX | $39.0M | $888K | -$38.1M |
| HOUSTON, TX | $21.8M | $296K | -$21.5M |
| LOS ANGELES, CA | $19.0M | $36K | -$19.0M |