GE Grid Solutions HVB-550kV Live Tank Circuit Breaker from Japan
Live-tank circuit breaker operating at 550kV with spring-hydraulic mechanism for ultra-high voltage transmission lines. Meets HTS 8535.29.0020 criteria for automatic circuit breakers in 345kV+ circuits. Features fast interruption times for grid stability.
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
• Provide IEC 62271-100 compliance certification; declare short-circuit breaking capacity; use specialized HV equipment cranes for unloading to prevent tipping