Heading 8537

Boards, panels, consoles, desks, cabinets and other bases, equipped with two or more apparatus of heading 8535 or 8536, for electric control or the distribution of electricity, including those incorporating instruments or apparatus of chapter 90, and numerical control apparatus, other than switching apparatus of heading 8517

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Heading 8537 covers complete assemblies that combine two or more switching, protecting, or connecting devices of heading 8535 or 8536 for electric control or distribution. It is split first by voltage: not exceeding 1,000 V under 8537.10 and exceeding 1,000 V under 8537.20. Within the low-voltage group, lines distinguish motor control centers, touch screens without display, switchgear assemblies, numerical controls, panel boards, programmable controllers, and other assemblies.

Products in this heading

Industrial control panel assembled with breakers, relays, and terminals
Motor control center for low-voltage motors
Low-voltage switchgear assembly or switchboard
Panel board or distribution board for a building
Programmable logic controller panel
Numerical control panel for machine tools
Touch-sensitive data input screen without display capabilities for incorporation into a display apparatus
High-voltage switchgear assembly or switchboard

How to choose the right subheading

Check the voltage: 1,000 V or less falls under 8537.10; more than 1,000 V falls under 8537.20.
Confirm the article is a complete assembly with two or more apparatus of heading 8535 or 8536 for electric control or distribution.
For low-voltage assemblies, identify whether it is a motor control center, switchgear assembly or switchboard, panel board or distribution board, programmable controller, or numerical control.
For a touch-sensitive input device, decide whether it has no display capabilities and is for incorporation into a display apparatus.
If the item is only a part for a control panel rather than a complete assembly, classify it outside heading 8537.

Often confused with

Standalone switch, relay, fuse, or junction box for 1,000 V or less
A single switching or connecting device is classified in 8536, not as a complete control assembly.
Heading 8536
Standalone switch, fuse, or lightning arrester for more than 1,000 V
Individual high-voltage switching or protection apparatus belongs in 8535.
Heading 8535
Part made solely or principally for a control panel
Parts for heading 8537 apparatus are classified in 8538, not as the complete assembly.
Heading 8538
Flat panel display module incorporating a touch-sensitive screen
A display module with touch screen is classified in 8524, not as a touch input device without display.
Heading 8524
Network router or network switch
Switching apparatus of heading 8517 is excluded from heading 8537.
Heading 8517

Frequently asked questions

What is the HTS code for a programmable logic controller panel?

A low-voltage programmable controller assembly is classified under 8537.10.91.60 at the general (MFN) rate of 2.7%.

What is the duty on a touch screen without display capabilities for incorporation into a display apparatus?

The general (MFN) rate for 8537.10.80.00 is Free.

How do I classify a motor control center?

A motor control center for a voltage not exceeding 1,000 V is classified under 8537.10.60.00 at the general (MFN) rate of 2.7%.

Guide written from the official schedule text. Rates quoted are general (MFN) rates; check the line page for trade agreement rates and the classification of your exact product.