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
15%
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.
9903.03.060%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
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