HTS 8504.40.40 · Solar and energy
Import duty on inverters and power converters from Mexico
Inverters and power converters imported from Mexico under HTS 8504.40.40 pay a total duty rate of about 10% of customs value for entries on November 3, 2026: the base (MFN) rate of Free, plus Section 301 — forced labor (60 economies) (9903.05.55) at 10%. The Merchandise Processing Fee also apply.
Pending: Adjusting Imports of Robotics, Industrial Machinery, and Their Parts and Components (effective November 2, 2026); Adjusting Imports of Wind Turbines and Their Parts and Components (effective October 28, 2026). Published but not yet in the HTS revision used here.
Rates from the 2026 HTS Revision 22, effective October 30, 2026. Source: U.S. International Trade Commission, checked November 3, 2026.
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Line-by-line breakdown
HTS 8504.40.40.00, $10,000 customs value, shipped by truck, entered November 3, 2026.
| Line | HTS / Chapter 99 | Rate | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base duty (MFN, column 1 general) | 8504.40.40.00 | Free | $0.00 |
| Section 301 — forced labor (60 economies) | 9903.05.55 | 10% | $1,000.00 |
| Merchandise Processing Fee 19 CFR 24.23 · FY2027 | 0.3464% | $34.64 | |
| Harbor Maintenance Fee Not charged for truck shipments | n/a | $0.00 | |
| Total duty and fees | $1,034.64 | ||
Estimate only, not a binding ruling. AD/CVD, quota and agency fees are not included.
Frequently asked questions
What is the tariff on inverters and power converters from Mexico?
Which Chapter 99 tariffs apply to inverters and power converters from Mexico?
- 9903.05.55: Section 301 — forced labor (60 economies), 10%
Are there exemptions for inverters and power converters from Mexico?
- 9903.05.88 may apply if the goods qualify: Articles of civil aircraft (all aircraft other than military aircraft); their engines, parts and components; their other parts, components and subassemblies; and ground flight simulators and their parts and components, as provided for in subdivision (d) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
- 9903.05.91 may apply if the goods qualify: Articles that are donations by persons subject to the jurisdiction of the United States, such as food, clothing and medicine, intended to be used to relieve human suffering
- 9903.05.92 may apply if the goods qualify: Articles that are informational materials, including but not limited to publications, films, posters, phonograph records, photographs, microfilms, microfiche, tapes, compact disks, CD ROMs, artworks and news wire feeds
- 9903.05.94 may apply if the goods qualify: Articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in subdivision (h) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Do inverters and power converters need a permit or other agency filing?
Are there antidumping or countervailing duties on inverters and power converters from Mexico?
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See the full HTS heading: HTS 8504.