MGM Transformer 1000 kVA Buck-Boost Transformer
> This MGM buck-boost transformer is rated at 1000 kVA and used for voltage correction in industrial plants. Its capacity exceeds 500 kVA, placing it under tariff item 8504.34.00 for other transformers in Canada.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the transformer's capacity is 500 kVA or less
Transformers at or below 500 kVA are classified under 8504.33.00, not 8504.34.00.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• > Confirm the transformer's primary function (voltage correction) and provide the kVA rating in the invoice
• Ensure compliance with Canadian electrical safety standards for industrial equipment
• Keep documentation of the buck-boost configuration for customs
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> This ABB TX Panorama pad-mounted transformer is a liquid-filled unit rated at 1000 kVA, designed for underground distribution systems. Its power handling capacity exceeds 500 kVA, which places it squarely under tariff item 8504.34.00 for other transformers in Canada.
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> This Eaton Powerware substation transformer is a 1500 kVA liquid-filled unit for utility step-down applications. With a capacity exceeding 500 kVA, it is classified under tariff item 8504.34.00 for other transformers in Canada.
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> This Hammond Power Solutions transformer is an 800 kVA medium-voltage unit with a 15 kV primary, intended for industrial facilities. Exceeding 500 kVA, it falls under tariff item 8504.34.00 for other transformers in Canada.
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