CRGO Steel Laminations for Distribution Transformer Cores from Canada
Cold-rolled grain-oriented (CRGO) electrical steel laminations cut to precise shapes for stacking into distribution transformer cores. The grain orientation minimizes core losses in 50/60 Hz applications. HTS 8504.90.96.34 applies to these transformer-specific stacked core laminations.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
25%
Rate breakdown
9903.82.0925%Except as provided for in headings 9903.82.16 and 9903.85.68, articles of copper and derivative aluminum and steel articles, as provided for in subdivisions (c)(vi)–(viii) of U.S. note 16 to this subchapter
9903.03.060%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; and semiconductor articles, of any country, as provided in subdivision (aa)(v) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include technical drawings showing lamination stacking pattern and transformer core design
• Document core loss specifications (W/kg) to substantiate electrical steel grade classification
• Avoid common pitfall of classifying as general steel by emphasizing transformer end-use