Toshiba 45MVA Mineral Oil Filled Grid Transformer from China
45MVA substation transformer using mineral oil dielectric for 138/34.5kV applications. Classified in HTS 8504.23.0041 due to power handling of 45,000 kVA and liquid insulation.
Duty Rate — China → United States
36.6%
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
• Specify oil type (mineral, silicone, less-flammable) as it impacts fire safety classification and permits
• Include bushing ratings and tap changer specifications in entry documents
• Budget for special handling equipment; units exceed container dimensions requiring flat-rack shipping