U.S. imports of Electrical Control and Distribution Boards, Panels, and Consoles for Voltage Exceeding 1,000 V (HS 853720) totaled $363.6M in August 2026, imported from 50 countries.
Importers of Electrical Control and Distribution Boards, Panels, and Consoles for Voltage Exceeding 1,000 V paid $30.9M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 9.33% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Electrical Control and Distribution Boards, Panels, and Consoles for Voltage Exceeding 1,000 V imports of $363.6M in August 2026 ran 63% above the year-to-date monthly average of $223.5M.
Last updated: August 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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1.5K import shipments a month
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.
Subheading 2 of 2 in heading 8537
Subheading 853720 · $363.6M of $2.6B
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8537200020 | Switchgear & Switchboard Assemblies Gt 1000 V | $249.1M | 8.23% | 68.15% | $20.5M |
| 8537200040 | Elect Apprtus Eqp W Apts Fm Hd 8535&6, Gt 1000vt | $81.8M | 12.67% | 92.22% | $10.4M |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8537200040 | Elect Apprtus Eqp W Apts Fm Hd 8535&6, Gt 1000vt | $22.9M |
| 8537200020 | Switchgear & Switchboard Assemblies Gt 1000 V | $12.2M |
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
$363.6MYoY · free account
Exports
$35.1MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $2.3B of Electrical Control and Distribution Boards, Panels, and Consoles for Voltage Exceeding 1,000 V and exported $323.2M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · August 2026
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South Korea pays 12.2% duty; Mexico <0.1%.
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rate provision · imports
23.6% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 9.33% of imports for consumption.