Schneider Electric Square D NF Switchboard from Japan
The Square D NF series switchboard from Schneider integrates group-mounted circuit breakers, current transformers, and control relays for service entrance in voltages ≤1,000V. HTS 8537.10.91.20 applies due to its multi-apparatus configuration for electrical distribution.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
17.7%
Rate breakdown
9903.94.4315%Parts of passenger vehicles and light trucks that are products of Japan as provided for in subdivision (l) of U.S. note 33 to this subchapter, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 15 percent as provided for in subdivision (m) of U.S. note 33 to this subchapter.
9903.05.900%Articles already subject to Section 232 (steel/aluminum/copper + derivatives, autos + parts, wood, medium/heavy vehicles + parts, semiconductors, patented pharma) — U.S. note 52(f)
Import Tips
• Include NEMA enclosure type ratings (e.g
• 1, 3R) in invoices for environmental verification
• Pre-clear with CBP via binding ruling if custom-configured to avoid reclassification
• Watch for 'kit' imports – fully assembled units only qualify as switchboards