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

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 — Japan → United States

25%

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
9903.05.900%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 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