HTS US: 2716.00.00.00
Description
The HTS Code 2716 refers specifically to electrical energy as a commodity. Unlike physical goods, electrical energy is an intangible product that is traded and transmitted primarily through electrical grids. This heading encompasses all forms of electrical energy regardless of its source, whether generated from fossil fuels, renewable energy, nuclear power, or other methods.
Electrical energy under this classification is usually measured and billed in kilowatt-hours (kWh) or megawatt-hours (MWh), and is crucial for residential, commercial, and industrial consumption.
Code Hierarchy
- Section XVI: Machinery and Mechanical Appliances; Electrical Equipment; Parts Thereof (Chapters 84-85)
- Chapter 27: Mineral Fuels, Mineral Oils and Products of Their Distillation; Bituminous Substances; Mineral Waxes
- Heading 2716: Electrical energy.
- US HTS Code (10-digit):
2716.00.00.00– Represents all electrical energy traded or imported/exported.
Detailed Breakdown of Subheadings
Unlike many other HTS codes, 2716 is a single complete code without further subheadings or 10-digit extensions in the US HTS schedule. The code is straightforward and applies exclusively to electrical energy as a whole.
| HS/HTS Code | Description | Examples & Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2716.00.00.00 | Electrical energy | Includes all electrical energy supplied or traded across borders, regardless of generation source or usage. |
What is NOT Classified Here?
To prevent misclassification, note the following exclusions from this heading:
- Electrical machinery and equipment: Physical equipment such as transformers, generators, and electrical components are classified under Chapter 85.
- Fuels and oils: Although they generate electrical energy, fossil fuels like coal, oil, and natural gas fall under Chapter 27 but different headings.
- Energy storage devices: Batteries and accumulators are classified under Chapter 85.
- Electricity transmission infrastructure: Cables, wires, and associated hardware are classified separately under Chapter 85.
Notes
- Trading and Import/Export: Electrical energy is increasingly traded internationally via interconnected grids, requiring clear classification for customs and energy policy purposes.
- Measurement and Billing Units: Typically measured in kWh or MWh, electrical energy trade requires accurate metering and certification.
- Environmental Considerations: While the HTS code does not specify generation source, importers/exporters may need to comply with environmental regulations related to the energy’s origin.
Declaration Example
Product: Import of electrical energy supplied through cross-border transmission.US HTS Code:
2716.00.00.00(Electrical energy)Unit of Quantity: Kilowatt-hour (kWh)
General Duty Rate: Usually duty-free, but check current USHTS and energy trade agreements.
Additional Requirements: Regulatory approval from energy authorities and documentation of metered energy transfer.
Related HTS Codes
- HTS 2701: Coal; briquettes, ovoids and similar solid fuels manufactured from coal.
- HTS 2707: Oils and other products of the distillation of high temperature coal tar.
- HTS 8501: Electric motors and generators (excluding generating sets).
- HTS 8502: Electric generating sets and rotary converters.
