HPE Aruba 2540 24G Switch from China
HPE Aruba 2540 24G is a fanless Gigabit switch with static routing for access layer deployments in branch offices. Classified under 8517.62.00.20 for basic switching and routing functions in wired networks.
Duty Rate — China → United States
25%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0425%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(g) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(g)
9903.05.860%Articles provided for in subdivision (b) of U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Highlight fanless design for simplified customs description
• Include energy efficiency certifications (80 PLUS)
• Avoid classification as consumer routers; emphasize enterprise switching