PLC Mounting Desk Base
> A steel desk-style base optimized for rack-mounting programmable logic controllers (PLCs) of heading 85.37. It includes cable management trays but no control devices or power supplies, making it an unequipped base 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 desk base is imported with PLCs or control devices installed.
Equipped desks for control systems fall under heading 85.37.
If the desk base is a general-purpose desk not specific to PLCs.
General metal furniture is classified under heading 94.03.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• > Ensure the desk base is imported without any PLCs or power supplies to maintain classification under 8538.10.00
• Provide CBSA with technical drawings showing the base's specific design for PLC mounting
• If shipping with PLCs, declare them separately
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