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SITCSection 7
U.S. imports of electric control & distribution boards and panels, not exceeding 1,000 v (SITC 77261) totaled $1.9B in April 2026, traded with 91 countries.
Importers of Electric Control & Distribution Boards and Panels, Not Exceeding 1,000 V paid $122.8M in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 14% on $857.4M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: April 2026 dataSwitchboards, distribution panels, and control consoles rated at or below 1,000 V are workhorses of commercial and industrial electrical infrastructure, routing power in facilities ranging from data centers to manufacturing plants. The defining characteristic for classification is that these bases must be equipped with their electrical apparatus—bare enclosures without installed components belong in a separate heading. Many assembled panels are engineered to order, which can complicate valuation and country-of-origin determinations when components are sourced from multiple countries before final assembly.
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A panel qualifies here only when it is fitted with its functional electrical apparatus—breakers, busbars, meters, or control devices—at the time of importation. An enclosure or cabinet imported without its electrical components is classified separately as an unequipped base.
CBP applies a substantial transformation test: the country where the panel undergoes the assembly process that gives it its essential character—typically where components are integrated into a functional unit—is generally considered the country of origin. Importers of complex assemblies should consult a licensed customs broker to confirm origin before entry.
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEXICO | $811.8M | $137.4M | -$674.5M |
| CANADA | $180.6M | $157.7M | -$22.8M |
| GERMANY | $97.3M | $63.4M | -$33.9M |
| CHINA | $84.6M | $45.5M | -$39.1M |
| UNITED KINGDOM | $69.7M | $53.1M | -$16.6M |
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Monthly import values over time