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Electrical Switching & Circuit-Protection Apparatus, NES (Over 1,000 Volts)

Name: Electrical Switching & Circuit-Protection Apparatus, NES (Over 1,000 Volts) (SITC 77249) -- U.S. Import Data
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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$72.2MU.S. imports · April 2026SITC 77249

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Electrical Switching & Circuit-Protection Apparatus, NES (Over 1,000 Volts)

$72.2MU.S. imports · April 2026SITC 77249

U.S. imports of electrical switching & circuit-protection apparatus, nes (over 1,000 volts) (SITC 77249) totaled $72.2M in April 2026, traded with 57 countries.

Importers of Electrical Switching & Circuit-Protection Apparatus, NES (Over 1,000 Volts) paid $6.1M in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 15% on $40.2M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.

Last updated: April 2026 data

Serving as the catch-all heading for high-voltage switching and circuit-protection equipment not elsewhere specified, this category captures specialized apparatus used in power distribution networks, industrial plants, and grid-scale energy projects where operating voltages exceed 1,000 V. The 'not elsewhere specified' (NES) qualifier means classification here is appropriate only after ruling out more specific headings — a determination that often requires detailed technical specifications and, for complex assemblies, a binding ruling request. Section 301 tariffs may apply to Chinese-origin goods in this space, making origin documentation especially important.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What documentation helps establish that an apparatus belongs in the NES high-voltage heading rather than a more specific classification?

Importers should provide manufacturer technical datasheets confirming the rated voltage exceeds 1,000 V, a functional description demonstrating the device is not a fuse, circuit breaker, relay, or other specifically enumerated type, and, where ambiguity exists, a binding ruling from CBP. Engineering drawings or IEC/ANSI certification records can also support the classification.

How should importers handle assemblies that combine switching and protection functions in a single unit?

Combination units are generally classified by the component that imparts the essential character of the assembly. If no single function dominates, the heading that appears last in numerical order among the competing classifications typically applies under GRI 3(c). A licensed customs broker or a CBP binding ruling is advisable for complex multi-function assemblies.

U.S. imports of electrical switching & circuit-protection apparatus, nes (over 1,000 volts) (SITC 77249) totaled $72.2M in April 2026, traded with 57 countries.

Importers of Electrical Switching & Circuit-Protection Apparatus, NES (Over 1,000 Volts) paid $6.1M in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 15% on $40.2M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.

Last updated: April 2026 data

Serving as the catch-all heading for high-voltage switching and circuit-protection equipment not elsewhere specified, this category captures specialized apparatus used in power distribution networks, industrial plants, and grid-scale energy projects where operating voltages exceed 1,000 V. The 'not elsewhere specified' (NES) qualifier means classification here is appropriate only after ruling out more specific headings — a determination that often requires detailed technical specifications and, for complex assemblies, a binding ruling request. Section 301 tariffs may apply to Chinese-origin goods in this space, making origin documentation especially important.

AI-written summary of the official U.S. Census Bureau trade figures on this page — verify before relying on it.

Imports: $72.2M; from 57 countries
Exports: $62.7M
Trade balance: Deficit of $9.4M; net importer

YTD $266.6M (April 2026) · 4.8K shipments/mo

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Country	Imports	Exports	Balance
MEXICO	$30.5M	$18.2M	-$12.3M
CANADA	$4.6M	$12.4M	+$7.7M
GERMANY	$6.4M	$1.3M	-$5.1M
CHINA	$5.6M	$1.4M	-$4.2M
KOREA, SOUTH	$1.9M	$2.9M	+$1.1M

MEXICO

Imports$30.5M

Exports$18.2M

Balance-$12.3M

CANADA

Imports$4.6M

Exports$12.4M

Balance+$7.7M

GERMANY

Imports$6.4M

Exports$1.3M

Balance-$5.1M

CHINA

Imports$5.6M

Exports$1.4M

Balance-$4.2M

KOREA, SOUTH

Imports$1.9M

Exports$2.9M

Balance+$1.1M

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