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U.S. imports of unequipped boards, panels, consoles, and cabinets for electrical control equipment (HS 853810) totaled $64.4M in July 2026, traded with 57 countries.
Importers of Unequipped Boards, Panels, Consoles, and Cabinets for Electrical Control Equipment paid $6.3M in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 19% on $32.8M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: July 2026 dataBare enclosures — including boards, panels, consoles, desks, and cabinets — designed to house electrical control or distribution apparatus but imported without that apparatus installed classify here rather than under heading 8537. The single US tariff line (8538100000) covers the full range of these structural bases, and the critical classification boundary is the absence of integrated electrical apparatus: once equipped, the assembly migrates to 8537. Mexico and Canada are the leading suppliers, consistent with North American supply-chain integration for industrial electrical equipment. Importers should document the unequipped status clearly, as CBP may scrutinize shipments where wiring harnesses or mounting hardware could suggest partial equipping.
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6.6K shipments/mo
An enclosure classifies under 8538 only when it arrives without electrical apparatus installed. If the enclosure is imported with any switching, protective, or measuring apparatus already fitted — even partially — it is considered 'equipped' and should be classified under 8537. Mounting rails, DIN rails, and cable management accessories alone generally do not constitute electrical apparatus, but integrated busbars or pre-wired terminals may.
Heading 8538 does not subdivide by material at the 6-digit level, and the single US 10-digit line (8538100000) covers all materials — steel, aluminum, and non-metallic enclosures alike. However, if an enclosure is not specifically designed for electrical control equipment (e.g., a general-purpose metal cabinet), it may classify under a furniture or metal articles heading instead. The design intent and compatibility with heading 8537 apparatus are the determining factors.
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Subheading 2 of 2 in heading 8538
Subheading 853810 · $64.4M of $496.4M
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8538100000 | Boards, Panels, Consoles Etc of 8537 Less Apts | $64.4M | 9.86% | 50.97% | $6.3M |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8538100000 | Boards, Panels, Consoles Etc of 8537 Less Apts | $24.5M |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
ImportsExports
Imports
$64.4MYoY · Pro
Exports
$24.5MYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · July 2026
origin
Mexico and Canada together supply 60% of it.
customs district
destination
entry
rate provision · imports
46.3% enters free of duty; the effective duty rate is 9.86%.