15 kVA Pad-Mounted Liquid-Filled Distribution Transformer from China
This pad-mounted transformer uses mineral oil as a liquid dielectric and has a power handling capacity of 15 kVA, designed for outdoor utility distribution in residential areas. It steps down voltage from primary distribution lines to service levels. Classified under HTS 8504.21.0020 due to its liquid dielectric and capacity not exceeding 50 kVA.
Duty Rate — China → United States
50%
Rate breakdown
9903.82.0925%Except as provided for in headings 9903.82.16, 9903.82.20–9903.82.26 and 9903.85.68, articles of copper and derivative aluminum and steel articles, as provided for in subdivisions (c)(vi)–(viii) and (xi) of U.S. note 16 to this subchapter
9903.88.0125%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.05, 9903.88.06, 9903.88.07, 9903.88.08, 9903.88.10, 9903.88.11, 9903.88.14, 9903.88.19, 9903.88.50, 9903.88.52, 9903.88.58, 9903.88.60, 9903.88.62, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(a) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(b) [to this subchapter]
9903.05.900%Articles of aluminum, of steel or of copper or derivative aluminum or steel articles; passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks; parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks; medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; parts of medium- and heavy-duty vehicles; wood products; patented pharmaceutical articles; and semiconductor articles, as provided in subdivision (f) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Obtain NEMA and DOE efficiency certification; non-compliant units face rejection
• Include detailed nameplate data (kVA, voltage, oil type) in commercial invoice
• Avoid misclassification as dry-type (8504.32); confirm liquid dielectric presence