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SITCSection 7
U.S. imports of automatic circuit breakers — voltage less than 72.5 kv (SITC 77242) totaled $55.1M in April 2026, traded with 19 countries.
Importers of Automatic Circuit Breakers — Voltage Less Than 72.5 kV paid $1.6M in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 12% on $13.0M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: April 2026 dataAutomatic circuit breakers for voltages below 72.5 kV span a wide commercial range — from molded-case breakers used in commercial buildings and industrial panels to medium-voltage vacuum and SF₆ breakers deployed in distribution substations. The 72.5 kV ceiling is the IEC-defined boundary between medium-voltage and high-voltage equipment, making it the critical specification to verify on technical datasheets before classification. Section 301 tariffs have affected Chinese-origin switchgear in this category, prompting US utilities and industrial buyers to reassess supply chains. Importers should also confirm whether any specific breaker model requires UL or ANSI certification for the intended US installation, as listing requirements are enforced independently of customs clearance.
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The rated maximum voltage (Ur or Um in IEC terminology, or rated voltage in ANSI standards) stated on the nameplate and in the manufacturer's technical datasheet is the controlling specification. Importers should include the datasheet or catalog page with the entry documentation; if the nameplate voltage is at or near 72.5 kV, a binding ruling from CBP may be warranted to avoid reclassification into the higher-voltage heading.
SF₆ (sulfur hexafluoride) is a potent greenhouse gas regulated under EPA's Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program for certain end-use sectors, but its presence in a sealed switchgear unit does not currently trigger an import permit requirement at the border. However, buyers should be aware of evolving state-level restrictions (California, for example, has adopted SF₆ phase-down rules for utilities) that may affect the long-term usability of imported SF₆-insulated equipment.
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CANADA | $24.8M | $4.4M | -$20.5M |
| MEXICO | $18.0M | $140K | -$17.9M |
| KOREA, SOUTH | $3.9M | $890K | -$3.0M |
| ITALY | $4.1M | $52K | -$4.0M |
| SPAIN | $1.8M | -- | -$1.8M |
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