GE Powerbreak II ML-1600 Vacuum Circuit Breaker from Japan
GE Powerbreak II ML-1600 vacuum-type automatic circuit breaker for medium voltage distribution up to 72.5 kV. Uses vacuum interrupters for superior arc quenching in metal-clad switchgear. Classified HTS 8535.21.00.00 for automatic circuit protection exceeding 1,000 V.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Document vacuum bottle pressure ratings; comply with NEMA SG-4 standards; declare exact interrupting medium (vacuum vs SF6)