GE SecoGear SF6 Switchgear from Japan
GE SecoGear is a SF6-insulated switchgear assembly rated 12-24 kV, featuring load break switches, vacuum circuit breakers, and digital protection relays mounted on common base. For utility distribution networks. 8537.20.00.20 classification due to voltage and multi-apparatus integration.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
17.7%
Rate breakdown
9903.94.4315%Parts of passenger vehicles and light trucks that are products of Japan as provided for in subdivision (l) of U.S. note 33 to this subchapter, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 15 percent as provided for in subdivision (m) of U.S. note 33 to this subchapter.
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
Import Tips
• SF6 recycling/recovery plans required under EPA regulations for import clearance
• Digital relay firmware versions must match U.S. cybersecurity standards
• Partial shipments risk reclassification as parts; import complete tested assemblies