27kV Single-Phase Hookstick Knife Switch from China
A 27kV single-phase hookstick-operated knife switch for manual operation from ground level in utility substations. The hookstick design allows pole-top disengagement for safe circuit isolation above 1,000V. Meets HTS 8535.30.00.40 criteria for knife-style make-and-break switching.
Duty Rate — China → United States
40.2%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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]
Import Tips
• Provide IEEE Std C37.20.4 test reports proving >1,000V rating to avoid reclassification
• Label with exact voltage and BIL (Basic Impulse Level) ratings; pitfall is incomplete technical specs
• Check for hookstick interoperability standards in import docs for utility compliance