Toshiba TCS Switchboard Assembly from Japan
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.
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
• JIS/IEC dual certification often required; provide both standards compliance docs
• Customs may request seismic qualification for earthquake-prone regions
• Avoid bulk component imports disguised as assemblies to evade higher duties