Automation Control Panel Rack
> A 19-inch standard rack chassis constructed from extruded aluminum, designed to house industrial automation panels of heading 85.37. It provides DIN rail mounting points and structural support but does not include any electrical devices, making it an unequipped base suitable for classification under tariff item 8538.10.00.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the rack is imported with control apparatus such as relays or switches installed.
Equipped bases with apparatus fall under heading 85.37.
If the rack is a general-purpose rack not specifically designed for heading 85.37 goods.
General aluminum structures without specific design for control panels are classified as other aluminum articles.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• > Ensure the rack is imported without any electrical components, as adding them may reclassify the product under heading 85.37
• Provide a detailed product description and technical drawings to the CBSA to support classification
• Verify if the aluminum construction qualifies for any preferential tariff treatment under Canada's trade agreements
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