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SITCSection 7
U.S. exports of electrical switching & protection apparatus, not exceeding 1,000 v (nes) (SITC 77259) totaled $620.8M in July 2026.
Importers of Electrical Switching & Protection Apparatus, Not Exceeding 1,000 V (NES) paid $46.0M in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 18% on $252.3M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Electrical Switching & Protection Apparatus, Not Exceeding 1,000 V (NES) imports of $368.4M in July 2026 ran 19% above the year-to-date monthly average of $309.3M.
Basic heading 58 of 642 in section 7
Basic heading 77259 · $368.4M of $175.6B
Classified under the residual "not elsewhere specified" provision, this heading captures low-voltage switching and circuit-protection devices—such as relays, contactors, and surge protectors—that don't fall into more specific SITC categories. The sub-1,000 V voltage ceiling is the critical classification boundary: apparatus rated above that threshold moves to a different heading entirely. Importers should note that many products in this space originate from countries subject to Section 301 tariffs, making country-of-origin documentation a routine compliance focus. Correct classification often hinges on whether the device's primary function is switching, protecting, or merely connecting circuits.
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19.9K shipments/mo
The NES designation means this heading applies only when the apparatus does not fit a more specific provision. Classifiers should first confirm the device's primary function (switching vs. protecting vs. connecting), verify the voltage rating does not exceed 1,000 V, and check whether a dedicated heading exists for that device type before defaulting to this residual category.
Standard commercial invoice and packing list are required, along with a certificate of origin to support any duty-rate claims. Because many low-voltage electrical devices from certain origins are subject to Section 301 tariffs, importers should also be prepared to provide detailed technical specifications and country-of-origin evidence to CBP.
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Exports · July 2026
destination
Mexico and Canada together take 79% of it.
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ImportsExports
Imports
$368.4MYoY · Pro
Exports
$620.8MYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.