Silicon Steel Laminations for Power Transformer Cores from Japan
Thin silicon steel sheets designed for stacking into laminated cores used in electrical power transformers. These laminations reduce eddy current losses through electrical insulation between layers. Classified under HTS 8504.90.96.34 as laminations specifically for incorporation into stacked cores of transformers.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
10%
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
Import Tips
• Verify lamination thickness and insulation coating meet transformer core stacking specifications to avoid reclassification
• Provide manufacturer specs confirming use solely for stacked transformer cores, not wound cores
• Check for steel origin certificates as anti-dumping duties may apply to certain silicon steel imports