U.S. imports of Electric Control & Distribution Boards and Panels, Exceeding 1,000 V (SITC 77262) totaled $363.6M in August 2026, imported from 50 countries.
Importers of Electric Control & Distribution Boards and Panels, 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. Electric Control & Distribution Boards and Panels, 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, medium-voltage distribution panels, and transmission-level control consoles rated above 1,000 V serve utilities, large industrial facilities, and grid infrastructure projects. The voltage threshold separating this heading from its low-voltage counterpart is the single most important classification criterion, and misclassification between the two is a common audit finding. Equipment in this category is often project-specific, custom-engineered, and imported under long-lead procurement cycles, making advance ruling requests a practical tool for importers managing large capital projects.
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1.5K import shipments a month
Requesting a binding ruling from CBP before importation is the most reliable approach for high-value or recurring shipments. The ruling request should include technical datasheets specifying the rated voltage, a description of the apparatus installed in the panel, and the intended end-use application.
Certain high-voltage electrical assemblies sourced from specific countries may be subject to antidumping or countervailing duty orders, and Section 301 measures can apply depending on origin. Importers should check the USITC and Commerce Department remedy databases against the specific HTS subheading before procurement.
Basic heading 64 of 642 in section 7
Basic heading 77262 · $363.6M of $172.0B
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Imports · August 2026
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South Korea pays 12.2% duty; Mexico <0.1%.
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$363.6MYoY · free account
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$35.1MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $2.3B of Electric Control & Distribution Boards and Panels, Exceeding 1,000 V.
Through August 2026 · exports 10 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.