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ABB TX Panorama 5MVA Oil-Immersed Power Transformer from China

This liquid dielectric transformer uses mineral oil as insulation and has a power handling capacity of 5,000 kVA, suitable for substation step-up applications in utility grids. It falls under HTS 8504.22.0060 because it exceeds 2,500 kVA but not 10,000 kVA and employs liquid dielectric cooling. Designed for voltages up to 132 kV with on-load tap changers for voltage regulation.

Duty Rate — China → United States

35%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 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]

Import Tips

Obtain IEEE/ANSI certification and test reports for dielectric strength and power rating to verify compliance with HTS power capacity specs

Include detailed Bill of Lading specifying kVA rating, voltage class, and oil type to avoid misclassification into lower capacity subheadings

Ensure hazardous material declarations for transformer oil and arrange specialized heavy-lift transport with proper customs bonding