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U.S. imports of electrical control and distribution boards, panels, and consoles for voltage exceeding 1,000 v (HS 853720) totaled $187.8M in April 2026, traded with 43 countries.
Importers of Electrical Control and Distribution Boards, Panels, and Consoles for Voltage Exceeding 1,000 V paid $15.6M in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 12% on $128.8M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Electrical Control and Distribution Boards, Panels, and Consoles for Voltage Exceeding 1,000 V imports of $187.8M in April 2026 ran 14% above the year-to-date monthly average of $164.1M.
Last updated: April 2026 dataHigh-voltage switchgear assemblies and switchboards rated above 1,000 V are essential infrastructure components for utility substations, industrial power distribution, and large-scale renewable energy installations. The US schedule divides this heading into switchgear and switchboard assemblies (8537200020) and other electrical apparatus equipped with components from headings 8535–8536 (8537200040). Germany leads US import supply — reflecting that country's dominant position in high-voltage power engineering — followed by Mexico and South Korea. These are typically engineered-to-order products with long lead times, and importers should ensure that technical specifications align with the applicable tariff line, as the distinction between switchgear assemblies and other equipped apparatus can affect duty treatment.
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CBP typically relies on the manufacturer's technical documentation — including nameplates, engineering drawings, and test certificates — to confirm the rated voltage of switchgear assemblies. Importers should include these documents in the entry package. For assemblies with modular voltage ratings, the maximum rated voltage of the complete assembly governs classification.
German manufacturers such as Siemens and ABB (with significant German operations) have historically led in medium- and high-voltage switchgear engineering, holding long-standing utility and industrial customer relationships in the US market. Their products often meet IEC and ANSI standards simultaneously, which is a specification requirement for many US utility procurement contracts.
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| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| KOREA, SOUTH | $50.3M | $314K | -$49.9M |
| GERMANY | $41.0M | $328K | -$40.6M |
| MEXICO | $37.5M | $1.3M | -$36.1M |
| CANADA | $23.3M | $14.9M | -$8.4M |
| NORWAY | $8.8M | $41K | -$8.8M |
Monthly import values over time
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8537200020 | SWITCHGEAR & SWITCHBOARD ASSEMBLIES GT 1000 V | $149.4M | 12.28% | $12.0M |
| 8537200040 | ELECT APPRTUS EQP W APTS FM HD 8535&6,GT 1000VT | $38.4M | 11.69% | $3.7M |
SWITCHGEAR & SWITCHBOARD ASSEMBLIES GT 1000 V
ELECT APPRTUS EQP W APTS FM HD 8535&6,GT 1000VT
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8537200040 | ELECT APPRTUS EQP W APTS FM HD 8535&6,GT 1000VT | $14.5M |
| 8537200020 | SWITCHGEAR & SWITCHBOARD ASSEMBLIES GT 1000 V | $11.3M |
ELECT APPRTUS EQP W APTS FM HD 8535&6,GT 1000VT
26.0K no
SWITCHGEAR & SWITCHBOARD ASSEMBLIES GT 1000 V
1.3K no
MACH FOR RECP/CONVR/TRANS/REGN OF VOICE/IMAGE/DATA
HS 851762
SOLID-STATE NON-VOL SEMICONDUCTOR STORAGE DEVICES
HS 852351
SMARTPHONES
HS 851713
PROCESSORS AND CONTROLLERS, ELECTRONIC INTEG CIRCT
HS 854231
CONTROLS ETC W ELECT APPR F ELECT CONT NOV 1000 V
HS 853710
STATIC CONVERTERS; ADP POWER SUPPLIES
HS 850440
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | $51.0M | $679K | -$50.3M |
| Texas | $29.0M | $2.0M | -$26.9M |
| Wisconsin | $17.8M | $172K | -$17.6M |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAREDO, TX | $38.3M | $1.2M | -$37.1M |
| CHARLESTON, SC | $29.6M | -- | -$29.6M |
| HOUSTON, TX | $27.8M | $1.0M | -$26.8M |