Switchgear assemblies and switchboards
Boards, panels, consoles, desks, cabinets and other bases, equipped with two or more apparatus of heading 8535 or 8536, for electric control or the distribution of electricity, including those incorporating instruments or apparatus of chapter 90, and numerical control apparatus, other than switching apparatus of heading 8517: > For a voltage exceeding 1,000 V > Switchgear assemblies and switchboards
Duty Rate (from China)
Except as provided in headings 9903.88.05, 9903.88.06, 9903.88.07, 9903.88.08, 9903.88.10, 9903.88.11, 9903.88.14, 9903.88.19, 9903.88.50, 9903.88.52, 9903.88.58, 9903.88.60, 9903.88.62, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(a) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(b) [to this subchapter]
Except for products described in headings 9903.94.06, 9903.94.32, 9903.94.33, 9903.94.42, 9903.94.43, 9903.94.44, 9903.94.45, 9903.94.52, 9903.94.53, 9903.94.54, 9903.94.55, 9903.94.62, and 9903.94.63, automobile parts, as provided for in subdivision (g) of U.S. note 33 to this subchapter
Articles of iron or steel, derivative articles of iron or steel, articles of aluminum, derivative articles of aluminum, passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks and parts of passenger vehicles (sedans, sport utility vehicles, crossover utility vehicles, minivans and cargo vans) and light trucks, semiconductor articles, semi-finished copper and intensive copper derivative products, wood products, or medium- and heavy-duty vehicles or medium- and heavy-duty vehicle parts, of any country, as provided in subdivision (aa)(v) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Products classified under HTS 8537.20.00.20
ABB UniGear ZS1 Medium Voltage Switchgear Assembly
The ABB UniGear ZS1 is a metal-enclosed switchgear assembly rated for voltages exceeding 1,000 V, equipped with circuit breakers, disconnectors, and protective relays from headings 8536 and 8535. It is designed for power distribution in industrial plants and substations, providing control and protection functions. Classified under 8537.20.00.20 due to its voltage rating and integration of multiple switching/protective devices.
Schneider Electric Premset Air-Insulated Switchgear
Schneider Premset is an air-insulated withdrawable switchgear assembly rated above 1,000 V, featuring circuit breakers, earthing switches, and metering instruments from chapters 85 and 90. Designed for underground substations and industrial applications. Classified in 8537.20.00.20 for its complete switchboard configuration.
Toshiba TCS Switchboard Assembly
Toshiba TCS series switchboard combines air circuit breakers (8536), molded case switches (8535), and instrumentation for high-voltage distribution over 1,000 V. Used in power plants and heavy industry. Properly classified under 8537.20.00.20 as equipped base with multiple apparatus.
GE SecoGear SF6 Switchgear
GE SecoGear is a SF6-insulated switchgear assembly rated 12-24 kV, featuring load break switches, vacuum circuit breakers, and digital protection relays mounted on common base. For utility distribution networks. 8537.20.00.20 classification due to voltage and multi-apparatus integration.
Siemens NXPLUS C Gas-Insulated Switchgear Panel
Siemens NXPLUS C is a SF6 gas-insulated switchgear assembly for voltages over 1,000 V, incorporating vacuum circuit breakers (8536) and protective relays (8535) in a compact metal housing. Used in urban substations for reliable power distribution. Falls under 8537.20.00.20 as a complete switchboard with multiple control/distribution apparatus.
Eaton Power Xpert UX MV Switchgear Assembly
Eaton Power Xpert UX is a front-accessible metal-clad switchgear for voltages exceeding 1,000 V, integrating vacuum interrupters, relays, and busbars for electrical distribution. Suitable for commercial buildings and utilities. Meets 8537.20.00.20 criteria with multiple 8535/8536 components in switchboard form.
Mitsubishi Electric VCB Switchgear Panel
Mitsubishi vacuum circuit breaker switchgear panels for voltages >1,000 V integrate VCBs (8536), current transformers, and numerical relays (8535) in modular cubicles. Applied in manufacturing facilities. Classified 8537.20.00.20 for complete distribution assembly.