ABB Emax 2 Circuit Breaker Frame from China
The ABB Emax 2 circuit breaker frame is a metal chassis designed specifically for housing Emax 2 low-voltage circuit breakers used in industrial switchboards of heading 8537. It provides structural support and mounting points for breaker mechanisms, arc chutes, and trip units. This part qualifies under HTS 8538.90.81.60 as it is suitable solely for use with switchgear and distribution boards.
Duty Rate — China → United States
41%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0125%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]
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify the part is certified for the specific switchboard model (e.g
• UL 489) and provide manufacturer specs showing principal use with 8536/8537 apparatus
• Include detailed engineering drawings and compatibility certificates to avoid misclassification as general electrical parts under 8538.90.10