Subheading · Chapter 85 · Heading 8537

8537.10

8537.10: For a voltage not exceeding 1000 V

Electric control panels, up to 1000 V

8537.10 is the HS subheading for electric control panels, up to 1000 V, under heading 8537 in chapter 85.

What you pay

Importing into UK

Customs duty Free – 2% standard rate · across 29 national lines depends on the country of origin
Additional duties and charges 5 additional measures Import requirements: 4
VAT 20.00 % import VAT
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Rates by national line · UK Global Tariff

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  1. 8537 10 00 00 For a voltage not exceeding 1 000 v
  2. 8537 10 10 00 Numerical control panels with built-in automatic data-processing machine 2%
  3. 8537 10 10 10 For use in certain types of aircraft 2%
  4. 8537 10 10 90 Other 2%
  5. Other
  6. 8537 10 91 00 Programmable memory controllers 2%
  7. 8537 10 91 10 For use in certain types of aircraft 2%
  8. Other 2%
  9. 8537 10 91 25 A control unit being a printed circuit board with at least: -a microprocessor, -a programmable memory, -a single connector, -a ppe housing, -a supply of voltage of 220 v or more but not more than 240 v, -a length of 200 mm or more but not more than 210 mm, -a width of 70 mm or more but not more than 100 mm, and -a height of 20 mm or more but not more than 30 mm, for use in the manufacture of dishwashers 2%
  10. 8537 10 91 35 A control unit being a printed circuit board with at least: -a microprocessor, -a programmable memory, -two or more connectors, but not more than twelve, -with or without lcd display, -with or without wifi module, and -with or without an integrated speaker, for use in the manufacture of built-in ovens 2%
  11. 8537 10 91 43 Electronic suspension control unit with: -a printed circuit board in plastic housing, -lin and can buses, -a programmable memory, -a signal processor, -an operating direct current voltage of 9 v or more but not more than 16 v, -at least one connector, -whether or not with metal mounting bracket, for use in the manufacture of goods of chapter 87 2%
  12. 8537 10 91 45 Main hybrid system controller, diagnosing and controlling the elements of the hybrid propulsion system, with: -a programmable memory, -a microprocessor, -at least one composite connector, -a voltage of 24 v, -with a length of 350 mm or more but not more than 400 mm, -with a width of 200 mm or more but not more than 250 mm, -with a height of 80 mm or more but not more than 120 mm, -in a metal housing 2%
  13. 8537 10 91 48 Control unit for the automatic transmission oil pump for efficient cooling and oil pressure regulation in the car's drivetrain: -liquid-cooled, -with an operating voltage of 9 v dc or more, but not more than 16 v, -with a height of 165 mm or more, but not more than 190 mm, -with a width of 40 mm or more, but not more than 60 mm, -with a length of 170 mm or more, but not more than 195 mm, -in a casing, -with one or more connectors, and for use in the manufacture of hybrid motor vehicles 2%
  14. 8537 10 91 57 Programmable memory control board with: -4 or more stepper motor drivers, -4 or more outputs with mosfet transistors, -a main processor, -3 or more inputs for temperature sensors, -for a voltage of 10 v or more but not more than 30 v for use in the manufacture of 3d printers 2%
  15. 8537 10 91 60 Electronic control units, manufactured according to class 2 of ipc-a-610e standard, with at least: - an ac power input of 208 v or more but not more than 400 v, - a logic power input of 24 v dc, - an automatic circuit breaker, - a main power switch, - internal or external electrical connectors and cables, - in a housing with dimension of 281 mm x 180 mm x 75 mm or more, but not more than 630 mm x 420 mm x 230 mm, of a kind used for manufacturing recycling or sorting machines 2%
  16. 8537 10 91 70 Programmable motor memory controller for a voltage not exceeding 1000 v comprising at least - a printed circuit with active and passive components, - an aluminium housing, and - multiple connectors 2%
  17. 8537 10 91 73 Multifunctional device (so-called “combine instrument”) with: - curved tft-lcd display (radius 750 mm) with contact-sensitive surfaces, - microprocessors and memory chips, - acoustic module and loudspeaker, - connections for can, 3 x lin bus, lvds and ethernet, - for operating various functions (e.g. chassis, lighting) and - for situation-related display of vehicle and navigation data (e.g. speed, odometer, charge level of the drive battery), for use in the manufacture of passenger cars powered solely by an electric motor covered by hs subheading 8703 80 2%
  18. 8537 10 91 75 Printed circuit board equipped with a microcontroller for operating and/or control purposes -with or without operating components, signal components and display, -for operating voltages of 5v dc or more but not more than 24v dc or 220v ac or more but not more than 400v ac, -with or without housing for use in the manufacture of household appliances of subheadings 7321 11, 8414 60, 8418 10, 8418 21, 8418 29, 8418 40, 8422 11, 8450 11, 8450 12, 8450 19, 8450 20, 8451 21, 8451 29, 8516 60 2%
  19. 8537 10 91 99 Other 2%
  20. 8537 10 95 00 Touch-sensitive data input devices (so-called touch screens) without display capabilities, for incorporation into apparatus having a display, which function by detecting the presence and location of a touch within the display area Free
  21. 8537 10 98 00 Other 2%
  22. 8537 10 98 10 For use in certain types of aircraft 2%
  23. Other 2%
  24. 8537 10 98 30 Motor bridge ics without programmable memory consisting of: - one or more integrated circuits, not interconnected, on separate lead frames, - also with discrete metal oxide field effect transistors (mosfet) for controlling dc motors in cars - mounted in a plastic housing 2%
  25. 8537 10 98 33 Lever for control module under the steering wheel: -with several single or multi-positional electrical switches (push-button, rotary or other), -equipped with printed circuit boards and/or electrical cables, -for a voltage of 9 v or more but not more than 16 v, of a kind used in the manufacture of motor vehicles of chapter 87 2%
  26. 8537 10 98 38 Control panel with switches for mirror, windows and other functions in vehicles, with: -a total length of 144 mm or more but not more than 150 mm, -a distance between intended screwing interface center points of 31 mm or more but not more than 31.50 mm, and -electric components inside the panel with integrated leds, for use in the manufacture of automotive components 2%
  27. 8537 10 98 43 Switch for motor vehicle seat regulation with a memory function, with: -three single switches, -a five-pin connector, -for a voltage of 9 vdc or more but not more than 16 vdc, and -electric components inside the panel with integrated led, for use in the manufacture of automotive components 2%
  28. 8537 10 98 45 Electronic control units, manufactured according to class 2 of ipc-a-610e standard, with at least: - an ac power input of 208 v or more but not more than 400 v, - a logic power input of 24 v dc, - an automatic circuit breaker, - a main power switch, - internal or external electrical connectors and cables, - in a housing with dimension of 281 mm x 180 mm x 75 mm or more, but not more than 630 mm x 420 mm x 230 mm, of a kind used for manufacturing recycling or sorting machines 2%
  29. 8537 10 98 48 Memory switch control panel for seat and lock switch for vehicles with: -a width of 70.2 mm or more but not more than 70.5 mm, -parallel ribs with a distance between them of 2.6 mm or more but not more than 2.8 mm on the rear side, -a 5 pines connector, and -electric components inside the panel with integrated led, for use in the manufacture of automotive components 2%
  30. 8537 10 98 50 Electronic control unit bcm (body control module) or ibm (integrated body control module) or similar: - comprising at least a plastic box with printed circuit board, with operating direct voltage of 9 v or more, but not more than 16 v, - whether or not with metal holder, - able to control, evaluate and manage functions of assisting services in an automobile, at least wiper timing, window heating, interior lighting, seat belt reminder, of a kind used in the manufacture of goods of chapter 87 2%
  31. 8537 10 98 53 A control unit being a printed circuit board with at least: -a microprocessor, -two or more connectors but not more than four, -modified resins, -a length of 180 mm or more but not more than 250 mm, -a width of 130 mm or more but not more than 200 mm, and -a height of 40 mm or more but not more than 60 mm, for use in the manufacture of washing machines 2%
  32. 8537 10 98 55 Silicone or plastic keyboards, comprising: -parts of common metal, and -whether or not comprising parts of plastic, -epoxy resin reinforced with fiberglass or wood, -whether or not printed or surface-treated, -with or without electrical conductors, -with or without a membrane bonded to the keyboard, -with or without mono or multilayer protective film 2%
  33. 8537 10 98 57 A control unit being a printed circuit board with at least: -a microprocessor, -eight connectors or more but not more than eleven, -a supply voltage of 215 v or more but not more than 245 v, -a housing of pa6-mr30, -with or without a transformer, -with or without a high power relay, -with or without insulated-gate bipolar transistor, -a length of 280 mm or more but not more than 345 mm, -a width of 400 mm or more but not more than 470 mm, -a height of 28 mm or more but not more than 45 mm, for use in the manufacture of induction stoves 2%
  34. 8537 10 98 63 A control unit being a printed circuit board with at least: -a microprocessor, -two connectors, -a supply voltage of 215 v or more but not more than 245 v, -no housing, -a length of 100 mm or more but not more than 120 mm, -a width of 40 mm or more but not more than 50 mm, and -a height of 20 mm or more but not more than 30 mm, for use in the manufacture of refrigerators 2%
  35. 8537 10 98 93 Electronic control units for a voltage of 12 v, for use in the manufacture of vehicle mounted temperature control systems 2%
  36. 8537 10 98 99 Other 2%

Additional duties and import rules

Charges on top of the customs duty, and rules the goods must meet at the border.

Additional duties and charges 6

  • Additional dutyAdditional duties 35%
    Applies to goods from
    Belarus, Russia
    Legal act
    2022 No. 376
    Documents
    • 9008
  • Duty suspensionAutonomous suspension under end-use Free
    Applies to goods from
    all countries
    Legal act
    2020 No. 1435
    Documents
    • N990 EUS - Authorisation for the use of end use procedure (Column 8c, Annex A of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2015/2446)
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    on 4 of 29 lines
  • Duty suspensionAirworthiness tariff suspension Free
    Applies to goods from
    all countries
    Legal act
    S.I. 2018/1249
    Documents
    • C119 Authorised Release Certificate — EASA Form 1 (Appendix I to Annex I to Regulation (EU) No 748/2012), or equivalent certificate
  • Duty suspensionSuspension - goods for certain categories of ships, boats and other vessels and for drilling or production platforms Free
    Applies to goods from
    all countries
    Legal act
    2020 No. 1431
    Documents
    • C990 End use authorisation ships and platforms (Column 8c, Annex A of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2015/2446)
    Tariff lines
    on 13 of 29 lines
  • Duty suspensionAutonomous tariff suspension Free
    Applies to goods from
    all countries
    In force
    until 31 December 2028
    Legal act
    2020 No. 1435
    Documents
    • 9Y12
    Tariff lines
    on 10 of 29 lines
  • Duty suspensionAutonomous suspension under end-use Free
    Applies to goods from
    all countries
    In force
    until 31 December 2028
    Legal act
    2020 No. 1435
    Documents
    • N990 EUS - Authorisation for the use of end use procedure (Column 8c, Annex A of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2015/2446)
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    on 2 of 29 lines

Import requirements 4

  • Prohibition or restrictionImport prohibition
    Applies to goods from
    North Korea
    Legal act
    S.I. 2019/411
  • Import controlRestriction on entry into free circulation
    Applies to goods from
    Russia, Ukraine
    Legal act
    2023 No. 440, S.I. 2022/395
    Documents
    • 9011
    • 9022
    • 9038
    • 9009
    • 9010
    • 9017
  • Import controlImport control on restricted goods and technologies
    Applies to goods from
    Iran, North Korea
    Legal act
    S.I. 2019/461, S.I. 2019/411
    Documents
    • Y966 Goods other than those described in the MG footnotes linked to the measure (Missile Technology Control Regime list - Annex III of Reg. (EU) 267/2012)
    • Y920 Goods other than those described in the footnotes linked to the measure
  • Import controlImport control of fluorinated greenhouse gases
    Applies to goods from
    all countries
    Legal act
    517/2014
    Documents
    • Y054 Goods labelled according to the provisions of Article 12 of Regulation (EU) 2024/573
    • Y053
    • Y986 Exemption from import prohibition according to Article 11.1 and 11.2 of Regulation (EU) 2024/573
    • Y926
    • 9066
    • Y950
    • Y123 Undertaking registered in the F-Gas Portal according to Article 20 of Regulation (EU) 2024/573
    • Y124
    • Y976
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Preferential rates by country

Agreement or schemeCountriesRate
standard rate (no agreement)—Free – 2%
DCTS Comprehensive
Afghanistan, Angola, Bangladesh, Benin and 38 more

Afghanistan, Angola, Bangladesh, Benin, Bhutan, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Congo - Kinshasa, Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gambia, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Haiti, Kiribati, Laos, Liberia, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Myanmar (Burma), Nepal, Niger, Rwanda, São Tomé & Príncipe, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania, Timor-Leste, Togo, Tuvalu, Uganda, Yemen, Zambia

Free
European Union (including code "EU")
Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia and 23 more

Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden

Free
DCTS Enhanced
Algeria, Bolivia, Cape Verde, Congo - Brazzaville and 13 more

Algeria, Bolivia, Cape Verde, Congo - Brazzaville, Cook Islands, Kyrgyzstan, Micronesia, Mongolia, Nigeria, Niue, Pakistan, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Syria, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu

Free
CARIFORUM
Antigua & Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize and 10 more

Antigua & Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Grenada, Guyana, Jamaica, St Kitts & Nevis, St Lucia, St Vincent & the Grenadines, Suriname, Trinidad & Tobago

Free
OCTs (Overseas Countries and Territories)
Anguilla, Bermuda, British Indian Ocean Territory, British Virgin Islands and 7 more

Anguilla, Bermuda, British Indian Ocean Territory, British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Falkland Islands, Montserrat, Pitcairn Islands, South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands, St Helena, Turks & Caicos Islands

Free
Central America Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Panama Free
SADC EPA Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, Mozambique, Namibia Free
Eastern and Southern Africa States Madagascar, Mauritius, Seychelles, Zimbabwe Free
CPTPP Brunei, Malaysia Free
UK–Andorra agreement Andorra Free
UK–Albania agreement Albania Free
UK–Australia agreement Australia Free
UK–Canada agreement Canada Free
UK–Switzerland agreement Switzerland Free
UK–Côte d’Ivoire agreement Côte d’Ivoire Free
UK–Chile agreement Chile Free
UK–Cameroon agreement Cameroon Free
UK–Colombia agreement Colombia Free
UK–Ceuta & Melilla agreement Ceuta & Melilla Free
UK–Ecuador agreement Ecuador Free
UK–Egypt agreement Egypt Free
UK–Fiji agreement Fiji Free
UK–Faroe Islands agreement Faroe Islands Free
UK–Georgia agreement Georgia Free
UK–Ghana agreement Ghana Free
DCTS Standard Indonesia Free
UK–Israel agreement Israel Free
UK–India agreement India Free
UK–Iceland agreement Iceland Free
UK–Jordan agreement Jordan Free
UK–Japan agreement Japan Free
UK–Kenya agreement Kenya Free
UK–South Korea agreement South Korea Free
UK–Lebanon agreement Lebanon Free
UK–Liechtenstein agreement Liechtenstein Free
UK–Morocco agreement Morocco Free
UK–Moldova agreement Moldova Free
UK–North Macedonia agreement North Macedonia Free
UK–Mexico agreement Mexico Free
UK–Norway agreement Norway Free
UK–New Zealand agreement New Zealand Free
UK–Peru agreement Peru Free
UK–Papua New Guinea agreement Papua New Guinea Free
UK–Palestinian Territories agreement Palestinian Territories Free
UK–Serbia agreement Serbia Free
UK–Solomon Islands agreement Solomon Islands Free
UK–Singapore agreement Singapore Free
UK–San Marino agreement San Marino Free
UK–Tunisia agreement Tunisia Free
UK–Türkiye agreement Türkiye Free
UK–Ukraine agreement Ukraine Free
UK–Vietnam agreement Vietnam Free
UK–Samoa agreement Samoa Free
UK–Kosovo agreement Kosovo Free
UK–South Africa agreement South Africa Free

UK: imports by month

last 12 months£2.5bn+1.1% · previous 12 months
Average import price£81.91 per kg
Jan 2024: £198.3mFeb 2024: £196.2mMar 2024: £171.3mApr 2024: £193.1mMay 2024: £189.6mJun 2024: £200mJul 2024: £191.3mAug 2024: £189.8mSept 2024: £187.8mOct 2024: £214.1mNov 2024: £214.5mDec 2024: £189.6mJan 2025: £169.2mFeb 2025: £204.7mMar 2025: £208.2mApr 2025: £234.7mMay 2025: £186.9mJun 2025: £234.7mJul 2025: £216.9mAug 2025: £181mSept 2025: £174.4mOct 2025: £191.8mNov 2025: £201.5mDec 2025: £221.4mJan 2026: £181.6mFeb 2026: £213mMar 2026: £258mApr 2026: £202.3mMay 2026: £198.8mJun 2026: £210.5mJul 2026: £220.9mAug 2026: £195.2m 202420252026
Data up to August 2026 (provisional) · Monthly data: Eurostat Comext (CC BY 4.0), HMRC (OGL v3.0)

Main suppliers, last 12 months

CountryValueShareChange
United States £535.1m 21.7% +6.4%
Germany £306.4m 12.4% +6.2%
China £241.1m 9.8% -6.9%
France £188.1m 7.6% +3.6%
United Kingdom £183.9m 7.4% +0.9%
Ireland £83.7m 3.4% +21.5%
Romania £76.5m 3.1% -7.7%
Poland £64m 2.6% -22.1%

Same subheading in other tariffs

World trade in 2024

8537.10 · US$84bn

Trade value (US$) no reported trade < US$624kUS$624k+US$89m+US$858m+> US$3bn

Exports: 214
  1. China: US$12bn
  2. Germany: US$10bn
  3. Mexico: US$10bn
  4. United States: US$8bn
  5. Romania: US$3bn
  6. Japan: US$3bn
  7. Hungary: US$3bn
  8. Czechia: US$2bn
  9. South Korea: US$2bn
  10. Canada: US$2bn
  11. France: US$2bn
  12. United Kingdom: US$2bn
  13. Poland: US$2bn
  14. Thailand: US$2bn
  15. Malaysia: US$2bn
  16. Italy: US$1bn
  17. Netherlands: US$1bn
  18. Vietnam: US$1bn
  19. Taiwan: US$1bn
  20. Spain: US$983m
  21. Austria: US$972m
  22. Ireland: US$858m
  23. Singapore: US$846m
  24. India: US$786m
  25. Switzerland: US$765m
  26. Slovakia: US$733m
  27. Türkiye: US$645m
  28. Portugal: US$625m
  29. Sweden: US$623m
  30. Bulgaria: US$610m
  31. Morocco: US$483m
  32. Belgium: US$409m
  33. Indonesia: US$398m
  34. Lithuania: US$381m
  35. Denmark: US$367m
  36. Finland: US$354m
  37. Norway: US$305m
  38. North Macedonia: US$297m
  39. Philippines: US$275m
  40. Israel: US$273m
  41. Tunisia: US$264m
  42. Serbia: US$225m
  43. Russia: US$198m
  44. Hong Kong SAR China: US$185m
  45. Estonia: US$180m
  46. Australia: US$161m
  47. Brazil: US$136m
  48. Latvia: US$133m
  49. United Arab Emirates: US$127m
  50. Slovenia: US$126m
  51. South Africa: US$116m
  52. Croatia: US$114m
  53. Bosnia & Herzegovina: US$109m
  54. Egypt: US$89m
  55. Luxembourg: US$87m
  56. Ukraine: US$80m
  57. Saudi Arabia: US$62m
  58. Malta: US$58m
  59. Kazakhstan: US$52m
  60. New Zealand: US$43m

Top exporters

RankCountryValueShare
1 China US$12bn 14.6%
2 Germany US$10bn 11.9%
3 Mexico US$10bn 11.5%
4 United States US$8bn 9.3%
5 Romania US$3bn 4.1%
6 Japan US$3bn 3.6%
7 Hungary US$3bn 3.5%
8 Czechia US$2bn 2.5%
9 South Korea US$2bn 2.4%
10 Canada US$2bn 2.3%

Top importers

RankCountryValueShare
1 United States US$19bn 22.4%
2 Germany US$10bn 12.2%
3 China US$4bn 5%
4 Mexico US$3bn 3.7%
5 France US$3bn 3.3%
6 United Kingdom US$3bn 3.2%
7 Canada US$2bn 2.7%
8 Czechia US$2bn 2.6%
9 South Korea US$2bn 2.1%
10 Thailand US$2bn 2.1%

Import duty on this product around the world 164

The most-favoured-nation (MFN) duty each country applies to goods of this HS subheading: the average over its national tariff lines, with the lowest and highest line where they differ. Goods from countries with a trade agreement often pay less.

  • 6.2%median duty
  • 26number of duty-free countries (MFN)
  • 30%highest: Algeria, Pakistan, Bermuda

164

Importing countryMFN dutylines from – todata year
Afghanistan 5% 2018 · HS 2012
Albania 0% 2023
Algeria 30% 2023
Angola 20% 2023 · HS 2017
Anguilla 20% 2021 · HS 2017
Antigua & Barbuda 10% 2021 · HS 2007
Argentina 12% 2% – 18% 2023 · HS 2017
Armenia 0% 2023
Aruba 10% 2021 · HS 2012
Australia 2.5% 0% – 5% 2023
Azerbaijan 8.3% 5% – 15% 2023 · HS 2017
Bahamas 5% 2022
Bahrain 5% 2023
Bangladesh 4% 1% – 10% 2023 · HS 2017
Barbados 10% 2022 · HS 2017
Belarus 0% 2021 · HS 2017
Belize 10% 2023
Benin 5% 2023
Bermuda 25% 2023
Bhutan 10% 2022
Bolivia 10% 2023 · HS 2017
Bosnia & Herzegovina 10% 2022
Botswana 12% 5% – 15% 2023
Brazil 12% 2% – 18% 2023 · HS 2017
Brunei 0% 2023 · HS 2017
Burkina Faso 5% 2023
Burundi 10% 2023
Cambodia 15% 2023 · HS 2017
Cameroon 10% 2023
Canada 0% 2023
Cape Verde 10% 2023 · HS 2017
Cayman Islands 22% 2021 · HS 2002
Central African Republic 10% 2023
Chad 10% 2023
Chile 6% 2023 · HS 2017
China 6.5% 5% – 8% 2023
Colombia 10% 2023 · HS 2017
Comoros 20% 2021 · HS 2017
Congo - Brazzaville 10% 2023
Cook Islands 0% 2022 · HS 2017
Costa Rica 9% 2023
Côte d’Ivoire 5% 2023 · HS 2017
Cuba 10% 2023 · HS 2017
Dominica 10% 2023 · HS 2017
Dominican Republic 0% 2023
Ecuador 5% 2023 · HS 2017
Egypt 5% 0% – 10% 2019 · HS 2017
El Salvador 10% 2022
Equatorial Guinea 10% 2023
Eswatini 12% 5% – 15% 2023
Ethiopia 5% 2021 · HS 2017
European Union (27 countries) 1.6% 0% – 2.1% 2023
Fiji 5% 2023
French Polynesia 6% 2023
Gabon 10% 2023
Gambia 5% 2023
Georgia 0% 2022 · HS 2017
Ghana 5% 2023
Gibraltar 12% 2023 · HS 2017
Grenada 10% 2023 · HS 2012
Guatemala 10% 2023
Guinea 5% 2023
Guinea-Bissau 5% 2023
Guyana 10% 2023 · HS 2017
Haiti 10% 2020 · HS 2017
Honduras 10% 2023
Hong Kong SAR China 0% 2023
Iceland 0% 2023
India 15% 2023
Indonesia 5% 2023
Iran 16% 5% – 40% 2020 · HS 2017
Israel 2.4% 0% – 12% 2022 · HS 2017
Jamaica 10% 2023
Japan 0% 2023
Jordan 10% 0% – 15% 2023
Kazakhstan 0% 2023
Kenya 10% 2023
Kiribati 0% 2023 · HS 2002
Kuwait 5% 2023
Kyrgyzstan 0% 2021 · HS 2017
Laos 5% 2023 · HS 2017
Lebanon 5% 0% – 10% 2020 · HS 2017
Lesotho 12% 5% – 15% 2023
Liberia 5% 2023
Libya 5% 2021 · HS 2017
Liechtenstein 0% 2021 · HS 2017
Macao SAR China 0% 2023
Madagascar 5% 2023
Malawi 5% 2021 · HS 2017
Malaysia 14% 0% – 15% 2023
Maldives 20% 2023
Mali 5% 2023
Mauritania 5% 2023 · HS 2017
Mauritius 0% 2023
Mexico 4% 0% – 15% 2023 · HS 2017
Micronesia 4% 2021 · HS 2017
Moldova 6% 5% – 8% 2023 · HS 2017
Mongolia 5% 2023
Montserrat 20% 2023 · HS 2017
Morocco 21% 2.5% – 40% 2023
Mozambique 7.5% 2023
Myanmar (Burma) 3% 2023 · HS 2017
Namibia 12% 5% – 15% 2023
Nauru 10% 2021 · HS 2017
Nepal 10% 2023
New Zealand 5% 2023
Nicaragua 10% 2023
Niger 5% 2023
Nigeria 5% 2023
North Macedonia 8.6% 2.1% – 15% 2023
Norway 0% 2023
Oman 5% 2023
Pakistan 30% 20% – 35% 2023
Palestinian Territories 2.4% 0% – 12% 2017 · HS 2017
Panama 10% 2023
Papua New Guinea 0% 2023
Paraguay 5.2% 2% – 18% 2023 · HS 2017
Peru 0% 2023 · HS 2017
Philippines 4.2% 1% – 5% 2023
Qatar 5% 2023
Russia 0% 2021 · HS 2017
Rwanda 10% 2023
Samoa 8% 2020 · HS 2017
São Tomé & Príncipe 10% 2019 · HS 2017
Saudi Arabia 15% 2023
Senegal 5% 2023
Seychelles 0% 2023
Sierra Leone 5% 2023
Singapore 0% 2023 · HS 2017
Solomon Islands 10% 2023 · HS 2017
Somalia 15% 2023 · HS 2017
South Africa 12% 5% – 15% 2023
South Korea 6.4% 0% – 8% 2023
Sri Lanka 20% 2023
St Kitts & Nevis 10% 2023
St Lucia 10% 2023 · HS 2012
St Pierre & Miquelon 5% 2021 · HS 2017
St Vincent & the Grenadines 10% 2023
Sudan 10% 2021 · HS 2017
Suriname 10% 2023 · HS 2007
Switzerland 0% 2023
Syria 5% 2020 · HS 2012
Tajikistan 10% 2021 · HS 2012
Tanzania 10% 2023
Thailand 10% 2023
Togo 5% 2023
Tonga 15% 2023 · HS 2017
Trinidad & Tobago 10% 2023 · HS 2012
Türkiye 2.1% 2023
Tuvalu 0% 2017 · HS 2017
Uganda 10% 2023
Ukraine 1% 0% – 5% 2023 · HS 2017
United Arab Emirates 5% 2023
United Kingdom 1.9% 0% – 2% 2023
United States 2% 0% – 2.7% 2023
Uruguay 4.3% 0% – 18% 2023 · HS 2017
Uzbekistan 10% 2021 · HS 2017
Vanuatu 15% 2023
Venezuela 12% 2% – 18% 2023 · HS 2017
Vietnam 8.5% 0% – 15% 2023
Wallis & Futuna 6% 2021 · HS 2012
Yemen 5% 2017 · HS 2017
Zambia 15% 2023
Zimbabwe 0% 2023

Tariff data years 2017–2023; rates may have changed since. · UNCTAD TRAINS, accessed via WITS (World Bank)

Classifications and correspondences

Where this HS subheading sits in the United Nations' statistical classifications, and which codes it had in earlier editions of the Harmonized System.

SITC Rev. 4
77261 Boards, panels (including numerical control panels), consoles, desks, cabinets & other bases, for a voltage not > 1,000 V
End use (BEC Rev. 5)
Intermediate goods · BEC 3112
CPC 2.1 product
46213 Boards, consoles, cabinets and other bases, equipped with electrical switching etc. apparatus, for electric control or the distribution of electricity, for a voltage not exceeding 1000 V
ISIC Rev. 4 activity
2710 Manufacture of electric motors, generators, transformers and electricity distribution and control apparatus

Earlier HS editions

HSCode
20178537.10changed
20128537.10changed
20078537.10changed
20028537.10changed
19968537.10changed
19928537.10changed

Correspondence tables of the United Nations Statistics Division (UNSD)

Binding rulings for similar goods 183

Decisions of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CROSS) and HMRC (Advance Tariff Rulings) on goods classified here. A ruling binds only its holder, but shows how the authorities classify similar goods. The descriptions are the authorities’ own, in English.

  • N364991 U.S. CBP 28 September 2026 · 8537.10.91.70

    The tariff classification of a printed circuit board assembly from China

  • N365061 U.S. CBP 28 September 2026 · 8537.10.91.70

    The tariff classification of low-voltage DC electrical distribution and battery equipment enclosures from China

  • N365016 U.S. CBP 22 September 2026 · 8537.10.91.60

    The tariff classification of a Loadout System and an Automation System from Canada

  • N364987 U.S. CBP 17 September 2026 · 8537.10.91.70

    The tariff classification of the KOPPLA Socket from Vietnam

  • N364240 U.S. CBP 20 August 2026 · 8537.10.91.70

    The tariff classification of an overhead console from China

  • N363316 U.S. CBP 4 August 2026 · 8537.10.91.70

    The tariff classification of a control panel subassembly from Mexico

  • 600016389 HMRC 19 October 2026 – 18 October 2029 · 8537 10 98 10

    The product is an Aircraft Autobrake/Antiskid Control Box. It is an electronic control unit of less than 1000v which is installed in a Boeing 767 aircraft. The unit consists of an enclosed electronic assembly incorporating printed circuit boards, connectors, relays, switching and control…

  • 600015505 HMRC 4 June 2026 – 3 June 2029 · 8537 10 95

    Analogue Resistive Touchscreen The product is a touchscreen; the panel consists of two layers. One is a protective plastic layer, and the inner layer has electrodes which has been laminated on to a piece of base glass. The panel has an added layer of EMI shielding and a layer of ITO coated glass…

  • 600015342 HMRC 29 April 2026 – 28 April 2029 · 8537 10 98 99

    A vertical, remote monitor, rack-mounted power distribution unit (PDU), designed for use in server cabinets. The PDU can also be described as a mains distribution panel or power strip, as it distributes electrical power to multiple outlets from a single supply. Maximum operating rating of 250V AC,…

  • 600015164 HMRC 31 March 2026 – 30 March 2029 · 8537 10 10

    This product is a compliant control panel, which is designed to interface into systems that control computers of aircraft. The control panel forms part of the pilots display unit and has been designed to mount directly to the front of the Aerospace company systems module to enable it to provide…

  • 600015051 HMRC 17 March 2026 – 16 March 2029 · 8537 10 91

    The product is a 24-inch full HD LCD touch screen console used for the operation of fitness equipment. The console can be used to connect to multiple cardiovascular base units, for example an upright bike with adjustable speed levels, a recumbent bike, and a cross trainer. The product can access…

  • 600015052 HMRC 17 March 2026 – 16 March 2029 · 8537 10 91

    The product is 16-inch full HD LCD touch screen console used for the operation of fitness equipment; the console is purely for control and to operate fitness equipment. It is compatible to integrity and elevation for cardio bases and for function for speed resistance (on upright and recumbent…

183 rulings in total for this code

Recent rule changes mentioning this code

Acts whose text cites this code or its heading. Check the act itself: a code can be cited for reasons other than a change of its duty.

  1. GB Tariff change

    UK Trade Tariff: measure changes on 103 commodity codes

    Trade Tariff changes 2026-09-21 · Source: trade-tariff.service.gov.uk

  2. GB Tariff change

    Update to VATZ Coverage – 8 September 2026

    Trade Tariff news 8315 · Source: trade-tariff.service.gov.uk

  3. GB Sanctions · Applies from:

    The Iran (Sanctions) (Amendment) Regulations 2026

    S.I. 2026/983 · Source: legislation.gov.uk

  4. US Import and export controls

    Notice of Action: Brazil's Acts, Policies, and Practices Related to Digital Trade and Electronic Payment Services; Unfair, Preferential Tariffs; Anti-Corruption Enforcement; Intellectual Property Protection; Ethanol Market Access; and Illegal Deforestation

    FR Doc. 2026-14542 · 91 FR 45516 · Source: federalregister.gov

  5. TR Tariff change

    İthalat Rejimi Kararında Değişiklik Yapılmasına İlişkin Karar (Karar Sayısı: 11485)

    RG 01.07.2026 sayı 33297 · Karar 11485 · Source: resmigazete.gov.tr

  6. EU Suspension · Applies from:

    Council Regulation (EU) 2026/1463 of 25 June 2026 amending Regulation (EU) 2021/2278 suspending the Common Customs Tariff duties referred to in Article 56(2), point (c), of Regulation (EU) No 952/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council on certain agricultural and industrial products

    CELEX 32026R1463 · Source: eur-lex.europa.eu

  7. EU Quota · Applies from:

    Council Regulation (EU) 2026/1465 of 25 June 2026 amending Regulation (EU) 2021/2283 opening and providing for the management of autonomous tariff quotas of the Union for certain agricultural and industrial products

    CELEX 32026R1465 · Source: eur-lex.europa.eu

  8. US Tariff change

    Notice of Determination and Request for Comments Concerning Action Pursuant to Section 301: Brazil's Acts, Policies, and Practices Related to Digital Trade and Electronic Payment Services; Unfair, Preferential Tariffs; Anti-Corruption Enforcement; Intellectual Property Protection; Ethanol Market Access; and Illegal Deforestation

    FR Doc. 2026-11158 · 91 FR 33854 · Source: federalregister.gov

Rule changes →

The UK Global Tariff divides subheading 8537.10 into 29 tariff lines; the duty is between 0% and 2% (average 1.9%). 1 of them is duty-free.

In the EU Combined Nomenclature, subheading 8537.10 covers 4 tariff lines and the duty is between 0% and 2.1%. 1 of them is duty-free.

174 countries pay no duty in the UK thanks to trade agreements and preference schemes such as DCTS Comprehensive and European Union, against a standard rate of Free – 2%.

In the UK, additional duty of 35% applies on top of the customs duty to goods from Belarus and Russia.

Imports of electric control panels, up to 1000 V into the UK came to £2.5bn between September 2025 and August 2026 (up 1% on the year before); United States supplied 22%, followed by Germany.

In 2024, countries exported electric control panels, up to 1000 V worth US$84bn (−0.4% year on year).

The largest exporter was China (US$12bn), followed by Germany.

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Questions and answers

What is the HS code for for a voltage not exceeding 1000 V?

For a voltage not exceeding 1000 V fall under HS subheading 8537.10, part of heading 8537, in section XVI of the Harmonized System.

What is the import duty on for a voltage not exceeding 1000 V in the UK?

Under the UK Global Tariff, imports under 8537.10 from countries without a preferential agreement are charged at 0% to 2%, depending on the line. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.

What is the import duty on for a voltage not exceeding 1000 V in the EU?

Under the EU Combined Nomenclature, imports under 8537.10 from countries without a preferential agreement are charged at 0% to 2.1%, depending on the line. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.

Which country exports the most for a voltage not exceeding 1000 V?

China, with US$12bn in 2024 (14.6% of world exports).

Which countries can export electric control panels, up to 1000 V to the UK duty-free?

174 countries pay no duty under a trade agreement or preference scheme, among them partners under DCTS Comprehensive, European Union, DCTS Enhanced. The goods must meet the agreement’s rules of origin and the importer needs proof of origin; otherwise the standard rate of Free – 2% applies. Pick a country above to see its rate.

Is there anti-dumping duty on electric control panels, up to 1000 V?

The UK charges additional duty of 35% on goods from Belarus and Russia. Lower rates apply to the named exporters listed in the measure.

Where does the UK import electric control panels, up to 1000 V from?

In the 12 months to August 2026, the largest suppliers were United States (22%), Germany (12%) and China (10%), out of total imports of £2.5bn.

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