HS Code 8537
Electricity Control and Distribution Boards
HS code 8537 covers boards, panels, and consoles for electrical control or distribution, incorporating apparatus for switching and protecting electrical circuit
HS Code 8537 — Electricity Control and Distribution Boards
This heading covers boards, panels, and cabinets equipped with switches and controllers from 8535/8536. These units are assembled to distribute electricity or control machines, commonly seen in factories and building basements.
What's included
- Numerical control panels
- Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs)
- Distribution boards (fuse boxes)
- Motor control centres
- Switchboard cabinets
What's excluded
- Telephone switching apparatus → use
8517(Telecommunication switching is specific to 8517.)
Common examples
- Allen-Bradley PLC system
- Main residential fuse board
- Industrial CNC control console
- Server rack power distribution unit (PDU)
Frequently asked questions
Is a laptop a control panel?
No, while it can control things, a laptop is an automatic data processing machine under 8471. HS 8537 is for physical electrical control interfaces.
Trade & shipping notes
- Typical duty range: 0% - 5%
- Documentation: Advanced PLCs may be restricted for export due to dual-use industrial applications.
- Typical shipping mode: FCL
- Top exporters: Germany, China, United States, Japan
- Top importers: Mexico, Canada, United Kingdom, Russia
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Key takeaway
This is the code for the 'brain' or 'hub' of electrical systems that houses multiple switches and controllers.
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