Liquid-dielectric transformers above 10,000 kVA from India
India exported $106 million of liquid-dielectric transformers above 10,000 kVA (HS 8504.23) in FY2025-26, down 29% on FY2024-25. Goods made in India pay 11.6% US import duty, against 39.1% for goods from China.
- US duty from India
- 11.6%China 39.1%
- India's exports, FY2025-26
- $106MDown 28.9% on last year
- HS code
- 8504.23Page updated 6 Nov 2026
US import duty, India vs China
India pays 27.5 points less on the lowest-duty line. From the USITC HTS 2026 Rev 22.
The US tariff line
| HTS line | Description | Base | India | China |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8504.23.00 | Liquid dielectric transformers: Having a power handling capacity exceeding <il>10,000 kVA</il>15% if steel, aluminium or copper makes up at least 15% of the product's weight | 1.6% | 11.6% | 39.1% |
Totals include the Section 301 duty on goods from India or China and any Section 232 metals duty. They exclude anti-dumping and countervailing duties and customs fees. Check the current rate before you quote.
India's exports of liquid-dielectric transformers above 10,000 kVA
India's exports to all countries under HS 8504.23, April to March, from DGCI&S.
Rules and other duties
- EU base duty
- The EU's average applied base (MFN) rate on HS 8504.23 is 3.7%, from 2021 data. It doesn't include India's GSP preference, so goods from India may pay less. Check the current rate in TARIC before you quote.
- RoDTEP
- India's schedule lists 0.5% of FOB value for exporters. The scheme was notified until 30 September 2026, so check with DGFT whether it's been extended.
- India's export policy
- Free to export, with no licence needed.
Common questions
What is the US import duty on liquid-dielectric transformers above 10,000 kVA from India?
11.6% on the US tariff line for this code, including the Section 301 duty on Indian goods and any Section 232 metals duty. Goods from China pay 39.1%. Anti-dumping duties and customs fees aren't included.
What is the HS code for liquid-dielectric transformers above 10,000 kVA?
8504.23, under heading 8504 (Electrical transformers, static converters (for example, rectifiers) and inductors; parts thereof). Check the exact 8-digit or 10-digit line with your customs broker, since duty can differ between lines.
Does India export liquid-dielectric transformers above 10,000 kVA?
Yes. India exported $106 million under HS 8504.23 in FY2025-26, according to DGCI&S, the Ministry of Commerce's trade statistics body.