HS Code 2716
Electrical Energy
HS code 2716 covers electrical energy, used by national customs to monitor and record the cross-border transmission of electricity through power grids.
4-digit Section V
HS Code 2716 — Electrical Energy
This code represents the transmission of electrical energy. It is a unique 'intangible' HS code used to track the import and export of electricity across international power grids.
What's included
- Grid electricity
- Solar power energy transfer
- Wind power energy transfer
- Hydroelectric power transfer
What's excluded
- Stored energy in batteries → use
8507(Batteries are physical goods classified by their composition.)
Common examples
- Cross-border grid electricity
- Imported hydroelectric power
- Renewable energy credit transfers
Frequently asked questions
How is electrical energy physically declared?
It is declared based on metered totals provided by grid operators, usually recorded in Megawatt-hours (MWh) rather than physical units.
Trade & shipping notes
- Typical duty range: 0%
- Documentation: Requires grid transmission agreements and environmental carbon-border adjustments (CBAM).
- Typical shipping mode: null
- Top exporters: Germany, Canada, France
- Top importers: Italy, United States, United Kingdom
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Key takeaway
HS 2716 is the only code for intangible energy transmission via grids.
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