8537.10.91.50Panel boards and distribution boards
HTS Code 8537.10.91.50 covers any article best defined as Machinery and Mechanical Appliances; Electrical Equipment; Parts Thereof; Sound Recorders and Reproducers, Television Image and Sound Recorders and Reproducers, and Parts and Accessories of Such ArticlesElectrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers, television image and sound recorders and reproducers, and parts and accessories of such articlesBoards, 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 not exceeding 1,000 V:Other:OtherOther:Panel boards and distribution boards in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
Estimated Duty on 8537.10.91.50
$10,000.00 by ocean, entered Oct 21, 2026
- Total duty
- 40.2%
- $4,020.00 on this shipment
- Fees
- 0.47%
- MPF + HMF · $47.14
- Duty + fees
- 40.67%
- Payable to CBP
- Landed cost
- $14,067.14
- On $10,000.00 customs value
- Base duty2.7%
- Section 301 – China25%
- Section 301 – Forced Labor12.5%
- Customs fees0.47%
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Base Duty Rates for 8537.10.91.50
Set at 8537.10.91 in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule
- General Rate of Duty
- 2.7%
- Special Rate of Duty
- Free
- A*AUBBHCLCODEILJOKRMAOMPPAPESSG
- Column 2 (Non-NTR)
- 35%
- Units of Quantity
- No.
- China40.2%
- Mexico12.7%
- Canada62.7%
- Vietnam15.2%
- Germany10%
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- Dec 18, 2025 · PublishedUS cuts reciprocal tariff on Swiss and Liechtenstein goods to 15% all-in, exempts certain products
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US Import Duty on HTS 8537.10.91.50 by Country of Origin
As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of panel boards and distribution boards (HTS 8537.10.91.50) from China pay 40.2% in duties: the 2.7% base rate plus Section 301 – China (25%) and Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%). Of the 20 largest sources of US imports, the lowest total is 10%, from Germany, Taiwan and 3 more.
| Country of origin | Base rate | Additional tariffs | Total duty |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 2.7% |
| 40.2% |
| Mexico | 2.7% |
| 12.7%0% with USMCA |
| Canada | 2.7% |
| 62.7%50% with USMCA |
| Vietnam | 2.7% |
| 15.2% |
| Germany | 2.7% |
| 10% |
| Japan | 2.7% |
| 12.5% |
| South Korea | 2.7% |
| 12.5% |
| Taiwan | 2.7% |
| 10% |
| India | 2.7% |
| 12.7% |
| Ireland | 2.7% |
| 10% |
| Italy | 2.7% |
| 10% |
| Switzerland | 2.7% |
| 12.5% |
| Thailand | 2.7% |
| 15.2% |
| Malaysia | 2.7% |
| 12.7% |
| United Kingdom | 2.7% |
| 12.7% |
| France | 2.7% |
| 10% |
| Indonesia | 2.7% |
| 12.7% |
| Brazil | 2.7% |
| 15.2% |
| Bangladesh | 2.7% |
| 12.7% |
| Cambodia | 2.7% |
| 12.7% |
Duty from each country, in words
- As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of panel boards and distribution boards (HTS 8537.10.91.50) from China pay 40.2% in duties: the 2.7% base rate plus Section 301 – China (25%) and Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
- As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of panel boards and distribution boards (HTS 8537.10.91.50) from Mexico pay 12.7% in duties: the 2.7% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%). With USMCA, qualifying goods pay 0%.
- As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of panel boards and distribution boards (HTS 8537.10.91.50) from Canada pay 62.7% in duties: the 2.7% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%) and Section 338 – Canada (50%). With USMCA, qualifying goods pay 50%.
- As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of panel boards and distribution boards (HTS 8537.10.91.50) from Vietnam pay 15.2% in duties: the 2.7% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
- As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of panel boards and distribution boards (HTS 8537.10.91.50) from Germany pay 10% in duties: the 2.7% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (7.3%).
- As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of panel boards and distribution boards (HTS 8537.10.91.50) from Japan pay 12.5% in duties: the 2.7% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (9.8%).
- As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of panel boards and distribution boards (HTS 8537.10.91.50) from South Korea pay 12.5% in duties: the 2.7% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (9.8%).
- As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of panel boards and distribution boards (HTS 8537.10.91.50) from Taiwan pay 10% in duties: the 2.7% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (7.3%).
- As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of panel boards and distribution boards (HTS 8537.10.91.50) from India pay 12.7% in duties: the 2.7% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
- As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of panel boards and distribution boards (HTS 8537.10.91.50) from Ireland pay 10% in duties: the 2.7% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (7.3%).
- As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of panel boards and distribution boards (HTS 8537.10.91.50) from Italy pay 10% in duties: the 2.7% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (7.3%).
- As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of panel boards and distribution boards (HTS 8537.10.91.50) from Switzerland pay 12.5% in duties: the 2.7% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (9.8%).
- As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of panel boards and distribution boards (HTS 8537.10.91.50) from Thailand pay 15.2% in duties: the 2.7% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
- As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of panel boards and distribution boards (HTS 8537.10.91.50) from Malaysia pay 12.7% in duties: the 2.7% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
- As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of panel boards and distribution boards (HTS 8537.10.91.50) from United Kingdom pay 12.7% in duties: the 2.7% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
- As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of panel boards and distribution boards (HTS 8537.10.91.50) from France pay 10% in duties: the 2.7% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (7.3%).
- As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of panel boards and distribution boards (HTS 8537.10.91.50) from Indonesia pay 12.7% in duties: the 2.7% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
- As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of panel boards and distribution boards (HTS 8537.10.91.50) from Brazil pay 15.2% in duties: the 2.7% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
- As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of panel boards and distribution boards (HTS 8537.10.91.50) from Bangladesh pay 12.7% in duties: the 2.7% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
- As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of panel boards and distribution boards (HTS 8537.10.91.50) from Cambodia pay 12.7% in duties: the 2.7% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
Duties on goods entered Oct 21, 2026 at the general rate (Column 2 where it applies), with tariff data verified through 2026 HTS Revision 20. Totals are before customs fees (MPF, HMF) and any antidumping or countervailing duties. Some tariffs and exemptions depend on details such as metal content or end use, which the calculator asks about. See US tariffs for every country.
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Top Origins: Countries the US Imports HTS 8537.10.91.50 From
In 2025 the US imported $1.8B of panel boards and distribution boards (HTS 8537.10.91.50), down 1% on 2024, mostly from Mexico (52%), Canada (10%) and United Kingdom (8%). Each country's total duty today is shown beside its imports.
| Country of origin | US imports, 2025 | Share | vs 2024 | Total duty today |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $919M | 52% | 6% | 12.7%0% with USMCA |
| Canada | $173M | 10% | 18% | 62.7%50% with USMCA |
| United Kingdom | $149M | 8% | 192% | 12.7% |
| Ireland | $149M | 8% | 44% | 10% |
| France | $54M | 3% | 14% | 10% |
| Germany | $44M | 2% | 1% | 10% |
| China | $43M | 2% | 15% | 40.2% |
| South Korea | $38M | 2% | 49% | 12.5% |
| Japan | $30M | 2% | 26% | 12.5% |
| Taiwan | $20M | 1% | 54% | 10% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, general imports. Duty on a $10,000 ocean shipment entered today, before customs fees. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.
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What does HTS code 8537.10.91.50 cover?
HTS code 8537.10.91.50 covers panel boards and distribution boards, classified under Chapter 85 (Electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers, television image and sound recorders and reproducers, and parts and accessories of such articles) in the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule. The general duty rate is 2.7%.
What is the duty rate for HTS 8537.10.91.50?
The general (Column 1) rate of duty for HTS 8537.10.91.50 is 2.7%. Goods that qualify for a trade program can enter at the special rate: Free (A*,AU,B,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG). The Column 2 rate, for countries without normal trade relations, is 35%. Additional Chapter 99 tariffs, such as Section 301 and Section 232, can apply on top depending on the country of origin.
What is the US tariff on panel boards and distribution boards (HTS 8537.10.91.50) from China?
As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of panel boards and distribution boards (HTS 8537.10.91.50) from China pay 40.2% in duties: the 2.7% base rate plus Section 301 – China (25%) and Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
What is the US tariff on panel boards and distribution boards (HTS 8537.10.91.50) from Vietnam?
As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of panel boards and distribution boards (HTS 8537.10.91.50) from Vietnam pay 15.2% in duties: the 2.7% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
What is the US tariff on panel boards and distribution boards (HTS 8537.10.91.50) from Mexico?
As of Oct 21, 2026, US imports of panel boards and distribution boards (HTS 8537.10.91.50) from Mexico pay 12.7% in duties: the 2.7% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%). Goods that qualify for USMCA pay 0%.
Where does the US import HTS 8537.10.91.50 from?
In 2025 the US imported $1.8B of panel boards and distribution boards under HTS 8537.10.91.50, mostly from Mexico (52%), Canada (10%) and United Kingdom (8%), according to U.S. Census Bureau import data.
Which country has the lowest US duty on HTS 8537.10.91.50?
Of the 20 largest sources of US imports, the lowest total duty on HTS 8537.10.91.50 is 10%, from Germany, Taiwan and 3 more, as of the tariffs in effect on 2026-10-21.
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