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Solar Inverter Control Enclosure

> A NEMA-rated enclosure for solar power inverter control panels of heading 85.37, with heat dissipation fins. It excludes inverters and monitoring equipment, qualifying as an unequipped base under tariff item 8538.10.00.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN TariffSurtaxesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree—Free
🇲🇽MexicoFree—Free
🇺🇸United StatesFree—Free
🇩🇪GermanyFree—Free
🇯🇵JapanFree—Free

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8537.10.11Same rate: Free

If the enclosure is imported with inverters or monitoring equipment installed.

Equipped enclosures for control panels fall under heading 85.37.

8538.90.10Same rate: Free

If the enclosure includes parts for heading 85.35 or 85.36 apparatus.

Parts for other electrical apparatus may be classified under 8538.90.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• > Confirm the enclosure is specifically designed for solar inverter control panels to support classification under 8538.10.00

• Provide CBSA with NEMA rating documentation and heat dissipation specifications

• Ensure no inverters or monitoring equipment are included

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