HS Code 8537Boards, panels, consoles, desks, cabinets, bases with apparatus of heading no. 8535, 8536 for electricity control and distribution, (other than switching apparatus of heading no. 8517)
2 six-digit codes · Heading 36 of 48 in Chapter 85 · World Customs Organization Harmonized System
HS code 8537 covers electrical control panels: finished boards, desks and cabinets that hold switchgear to control or share out electric power. The two six-digit codes split by voltage.
Heading 8537 splits exactly two ways. Goods answering to “Boards, panels, consoles, desks, cabinets, bases with apparatus of heading no. 8535, 8536 for electricity control and distribution, (other than switching apparatus of heading no. 8517)” classify either at 853710 or at 853720, and the wording in the table below is the whole of what separates them. The heading is number 36 of 48 in Chapter 85, Electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles, which runs to 296 six-digit codes in all.
Six-digit codes under heading 8537
| HS Code | Import–export description |
|---|---|
| 853710 | Boards, panels, consoles, desks and other bases; for electric control or the distribution of electricity, (other than switching apparatus of heading no. 8517), for a voltage not exceeding 1000 volts |
| 853720 | Boards, panels, consoles, desks and other bases; for electric control or the distribution of electricity, (other than switching apparatus of heading no. 8517), for a voltage exceeding 1000 volts |
What HS code 8537 covers
Picture the metal cabinet in a plant room, a substation or a factory floor. Inside are switches, fuses and breakers wired together to run or protect a circuit. Heading 8537 is for finished units like this: control and distribution boards, switchboard panels, control cabinets, and consoles and desks for electric control.
The official text says these units carry apparatus of heading 8535 or 8536. Their job is electric control or the distribution of electricity. One group is left out: telecom switching apparatus, which belongs in heading 8517.
You may also see this heading called HSN code 8537. The digits are the same.
A unit counts here when it is a ready board or base that carries the apparatus. A loose switch does not count, and neither does a loose part.
853710 vs 853720: low and high voltage
Once you know a unit belongs in 8537, one question is left. What voltage is it built for? Check the rating plate or the data sheet.
- Low voltage: choose 853710 when the rating is up to and including 1000 V.
- High voltage: choose 853720 when the rating is above 1000 V.
- A board rated at exactly 1000 V goes to 853710, because that code says "not exceeding".
How to classify control panels under 8537
Work through these steps in order. Most questions are settled by the second or third one.
- Is it one loose switch, fuse or circuit breaker? Then look at heading 8536 for low voltage, or heading 8535 for high voltage.
- Is it a board, panel, console, desk or cabinet that carries that apparatus? Then it belongs in 8537.
- Is it only a piece made for such boards, like a mounting part? Parts made for them fall under heading 8538.
- Last, read the voltage rating and choose 853710 or 853720.
Related headings: 8535, 8536 and 8538
Buyers and suppliers of control panels often deal in the headings next door too, so check them when you research a product. Heading 8535 and heading 8536 hold the single switching and protecting devices that go into the boards. Heading 8538 holds the parts.
Two other headings often show up in the same projects. Heading 8504 has transformers, static converters and inductors. Heading 8544 has insulated wire, cable and other conductors.
Heading 8537 import and export data
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Related
- Chapter 85 electrical machinery HS codes
- HS 8535 switching apparatus over 1000 V
- HS 8536 switching apparatus up to 1000 V
- HS 8538 parts for control panels
- HS 8517 telecom switching apparatus
- HS 8504 transformers and converters
- HS 8544 insulated wire and cable
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Nearby headings in Chapter 85
- 8531Signalling apparatus; electric sound or visual (e.g. bells, sirens, indicator…4 codes
- 8532Electrical capacitors; fixed, variable or adjustable (pre-set)9 codes
- 8533Electrical resistors (including rheostats and potentiometers), excluding…7 codes
- 8534Circuits; printed1 code
- 8535Electrical apparatus for switching, protecting electrical circuits, for…6 codes
- 8536Electrical apparatus for switching, protecting electrical circuits, for…10 codes
- 8538Electrical apparatus; parts suitable for use solely or principally with the…2 codes
- 8539Lamps; electric filament or discharge lamps, including sealed beam lamp units…12 codes
- 8540Thermionic, cold cathode or photo-cathode valves and tubes (e.g. vacuum…11 codes
- 8541Semiconductor devices (e.g. diodes, transistors, semiconductor based…12 codes
- 8542Electronic integrated circuits5 codes
- 8543Electrical machines and apparatus; having individual functions, not specified…6 codes
Who ships under 8537?
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Section XVI: Machinery, Electrical Equipment and Parts, chapters 84–85.
HS Code 8537: common questions
What is heading 8537?
It is a Chapter 85 heading for ready-made boards, panels, consoles and cabinets that control or share out electric power. It sits in Section XVI with other machinery and electrical goods.
What is the difference between 853710 and 853720?
Only the rated voltage. 853710 is the low-voltage code and 853720 is the high-voltage code.
What is the HS code for electrical control panels?
Look under heading 8537 for finished control and distribution panels. Then pick the six-digit code by voltage.
Are parts of control panels classified under 8537?
Usually not. Loose parts have a heading of their own, 8538.
Is a single switch or circuit breaker classified under 8537?
No. A lone switch or breaker goes under 8535 or 8536, depending on voltage. Heading 8537 is for the board that carries it.
Where can I find HS code 8537 import and export data?
Open the import data and export data pages and search by this heading. The buyer data and supplier data pages let you start from the company side.
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