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U.S. imports of electrical transformers (other than liquid dielectric), power handling capacity exceeding 16 kva but not exceeding 500 kva (HS 850433) totaled $54.6M in July 2026, traded with 46 countries.
Importers of Electrical Transformers (Other Than Liquid Dielectric), Power Handling Capacity Exceeding 16 KVA but Not Exceeding 500 KVA paid $13.1M in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 24% on $53.8M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: July 2026 dataDry-type transformers in the 16–500 KVA range are a primary choice for commercial buildings, data centers, and medium industrial facilities where oil-filled units are impractical or prohibited by fire codes. The US schedule splits this range at 50 KVA, with 8504330020 covering 16–50 KVA units and 8504330040 covering 51–500 KVA units. Mexico and Canada lead US import supply, with India and Germany also significant sources — reflecting both North American manufacturing integration and European specialty transformer production. Importers sourcing from India or Taiwan should verify current duty treatment, as neither country has a comprehensive US free-trade agreement.
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4.2K shipments/mo
Dry-type transformers eliminate the fire and environmental risk associated with mineral oil or other liquid dielectrics, making them the standard choice for indoor installations in commercial buildings, hospitals, data centers, and locations where a spill or fire involving transformer oil would be hazardous. Building codes and insurance requirements in many US jurisdictions mandate dry-type units for indoor service above certain KVA thresholds, which drives import demand for this heading.
The commercial invoice, packing list, and technical data sheet should all clearly state the nameplate rated KVA. For units near the 50 KVA breakpoint, CBP may request the manufacturer's nameplate data or test certificates. A unit rated at exactly 50 KVA classifies under 8504330020 (up to 50 KVA); one rated above 50 KVA goes to 8504330040. Discrepancies between invoice descriptions and nameplate ratings are a common examination trigger.
HSChapter 85
Subheading 9 of 11 in heading 8504
Subheading 850433 · $54.6M of $3.3B
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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 | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8504330040 | Transformers, Gt 50 Kva But Lt= 500 Kva, NESOI | $38.5M | 23.81% | 99.04% | $9.2M |
| 8504330020 | Transformers, Gt 16 Kva But Lt= 50 Kva, NESOI | $18.1M | 19.98% | 97.09% | $3.6M |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8504330040 | Transformers, Gt 50 Kva But Lt= 500 Kva, NESOI | $12.7M |
| 8504330020 | Transformers, Gt 16 Kva But Lt= 50 Kva, NESOI | $6.6M |
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
origin
Mexico and Germany together supply 74% of it.
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entry
rate provision · imports
1.4% enters free of duty; the effective duty rate is 24.03%.
ImportsExports
Imports
$54.6MYoY · Pro
Exports
$20.2MYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.