Electrical energy
1 declarable lines
Heading 2716 covers electrical energy. The provided data shows one declarable line, 2716.00.00.00, for Electrical energy at a general (MFN) rate of Free. It is not split by source, voltage, or end use in the provided lines.
Products in this heading
- Bulk electric power supplied through transmission grids
- Electric power delivered to commercial buildings
- Electric power delivered to industrial facilities
- Electric power delivered to residential customers
- Electrical energy from solar generation sold to the grid
- Electrical energy from wind generation sold to the grid
- Electrical energy from hydroelectric generation sold to the grid
How to choose the right subheading
- Confirm the item is electrical energy itself, measured in kilowatt hours, not equipment that makes, stores, measures, or carries it.
- Check whether the energy is sold in bulk or delivered to an end user; the provided line does not divide by customer type.
- Do not split by generation source such as solar, wind, or hydro; only one line is listed.
- Rule out batteries, generators, meters, and cables under their own headings before using 2716.00.00.00.
Often confused with
- Heading 8507Batteries and electric accumulators
These store electrical energy but are goods of heading 8507, not electrical energy itself.
- Heading 8541Solar cells assembled in modules
Photovoltaic cells and modules are electrical devices, not electrical energy.
- Heading 8502Electric power generators
Generating sets produce electricity but are machinery of heading 8502.
- Heading 9028Electricity meters
Meters measure electrical energy; they are not the energy itself.
- Heading 8544Insulated electric wire and cable
Cables carry electricity but are classified as insulated conductors.
Frequently asked questions
What is the HTS code for electrical energy?
Electrical energy is classified under 2716.00.00.00 at a general (MFN) rate of Free.
What is the duty on electrical energy?
The general (MFN) rate for 2716.00.00.00 is Free.
How do I classify electrical energy?
Classify electrical energy itself under 2716.00.00.00 at a general (MFN) rate of Free. Batteries, generators, meters, and cables are classified under their own headings.
Guide written from the official schedule text. Rates quoted are general (MFN) rates; check the line page for trade agreement rates and the classification of your exact product.