U.S. imports of Static Converters (e.g., Rectifiers) (SITC 77121) totaled $1.8B in August 2026, imported from 106 countries.
Importers of Static Converters (e.g., Rectifiers) paid $179.1M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 10.33% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: August 2026 dataRectifiers, inverters, converters, and regulated power supplies — collectively classified as static converters — are foundational components in renewable energy systems, industrial motor drives, data center power infrastructure, and consumer electronics. Unlike rotating machinery, static converters have no moving parts, relying on semiconductor devices to transform voltage, frequency, or current type. China-origin static converters across a wide range of HTS subheadings are subject to Section 301 tariffs, and solar inverters have drawn additional trade-remedy scrutiny, making origin and product-type documentation critical for importers serving the energy and electronics sectors.
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45.0K import shipments a month
Grid-tied and off-grid solar inverters are generally classified as static converters, though the specific HTS subheading depends on output characteristics such as single-phase versus three-phase and kVA rating. Solar inverters from certain origins have also been subject to antidumping and countervailing duty proceedings separate from Section 301 measures, so importers should verify the full trade-remedy landscape for their specific product and origin before entry.
The primary classification factors are the converter's function (rectifier, inverter, frequency converter, regulated power supply), its output power rating in kVA or watts, and whether it is single-phase or polyphase. Secondary factors such as input/output voltage range and intended application (e.g., telecommunications, industrial, consumer) may further determine the applicable HTS subheading. Manufacturer datasheets and technical drawings should accompany the entry documentation.
Basic heading 13 of 642 in section 7
Basic heading 77121 · $1.8B of $172.0B
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Imports · August 2026
origin
China pays 35.4% duty; Mexico 1.1%.
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Imports
$1.8BYoY · free account
Exports
$647.5MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $19.1B of Static Converters (e.g., Rectifiers).
Through August 2026 · exports 10 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.