ABB TX Panorama 1000 kVA Pad-Mounted Transformer from China
This oil-immersed pad-mounted transformer from ABB has a power handling capacity of 1000 kVA, designed for underground distribution systems in commercial and industrial applications. It falls under HTS 8504.34.00.00 because it exceeds the 500 kVA threshold for power handling in electrical distribution networks.
Duty Rate — China → United States
40%
Rate breakdown
9903.82.1015%Except as provided for in headings 9903.82.12, 9903.82.17 and 9903.85.68, derivative aluminum and steel articles with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 15 percent, as provided for in subdivision (f) 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 already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
Import Tips
• Obtain IEEE C57 certification and test reports verifying power handling capacity over 500 kVA to avoid reclassification
• Include detailed nameplate data and efficiency ratings in documentation; common pitfall is missing DOE efficiency compliance labels
• Verify voltage ratings match U.S. grid standards (e.g
• 13.8 kV primary) to prevent customs holds