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SITCSection 7
U.S. imports of automatic circuit breakers (not exceeding 1,000 volts) (SITC 77252) totaled $242.9M in July 2026, traded with 66 countries.
Importers of Automatic Circuit Breakers (Not Exceeding 1,000 Volts) paid $20.7M in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 13% on $162.6M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Automatic Circuit Breakers (Not Exceeding 1,000 Volts) imports of $242.9M in July 2026 ran 13% above the year-to-date monthly average of $215.5M.
Last updated: July 2026 dataAutomatic circuit breakers rated at or below 1,000 V are foundational components in residential panels, commercial building electrical systems, and industrial motor-control centers, making them among the most actively traded low-voltage protection devices. Key specification distinctions for classification and procurement include interrupting rating (kA), pole configuration (single, double, triple), and trip mechanism type (thermal-magnetic vs. electronic). Chinese-origin circuit breakers in this category have been subject to Section 301 tariffs, a factor that has driven notable sourcing shifts toward alternative manufacturing countries.
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21.7K shipments/mo
Basic heading 90 of 642 in section 7
Basic heading 77252 · $242.9M of $175.6B
The interrupting rating (expressed in kiloamperes) is a performance specification rather than a classification criterion under SITC 77252 — all automatic circuit breakers for circuits not exceeding 1,000 V fall within this heading regardless of their kA rating. However, the interrupting rating is commercially critical for procurement and may affect which HTS 10-digit subheading applies under the US tariff schedule, so importers should confirm the correct line with a customs broker.
Yes. Both MCCBs and MCBs are automatic circuit breakers and classify within this heading provided their rated voltage does not exceed 1,000 V. The distinction between them is a commercial and engineering one; for tariff purposes, the voltage threshold is the controlling criterion.
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Imports · July 2026
origin
Mexico and Dominican Republic together supply 68% of it.
customs district
Census does not publish district detail for this classification system.
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Census does not publish state detail for this classification system.
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Census does not publish port detail for this classification system.
ImportsExports
Imports
$242.9MYoY · Pro
Exports
$105.9MYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.