Product classification

HS code for Electrical control panel: 8537.10

Boards, panels, consoles, desks and other bases, for electric control or the distribution of electricity, (other than switching apparatus of heading no. 8517), for a voltage not exceeding 1000 volts.

Classification of electrical control panel under HS 8537.10

HS code 8537.10 is the correct classification for electrical control panels designed for voltages not exceeding 1,000 volts. This classification falls under Chapter 85, which covers electrical machinery and equipment. Heading 8537 is defined as boards, panels, consoles, desks, cabinets, and other bases, equipped with two or more apparatuses of heading 8535 or 8536, for electric control or the distribution of electricity. The key to this classification is the assembly of multiple components—such as switches, fuses, circuit breakers, and relays—onto a single structure. Under GRI 1, the product is classified based on its function as a control or distribution unit. The subheading 8537.10 is specific to low-voltage applications, which are common in residential, commercial, and light industrial settings. If the panel were to operate at a voltage exceeding 1,000 volts, it would be classified under 8537.20. It is important to distinguish these completed assemblies from empty enclosures, which do not yet contain the apparatus mentioned in the heading description. The presence of internal wiring and busbars, combined with the mounted electrical components, confirms the classification under 8537.10.

Covers
  • Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) panels
  • Motor Control Centers (MCC) for low voltage
  • Residential and commercial distribution boards
  • Lighting control panels
  • HVAC control consoles
Also under 8537.10
  • Siemens SIVACON S8
  • Schneider Electric PrismaSeT
  • Eaton Pow-R-Line Xpert
  • Rittal TS 8 enclosures
  • Rockwell Automation control panels

Codes often confused with 8537.10

Common mistake. A frequent misclassification is using 8538.10, which is for empty enclosures. If the panel contains switches or other apparatus, it must be 8537.10. Another error is 8537.20, which is only for high-voltage panels exceeding 1,000 volts. Occasionally, panels are misclassified under 8536 if they only contain a single switch, but 8537 requires two or more apparatuses mounted together.

8538.10Electrical apparatus; parts (e.g. boards, panels, consoles, desks, cabinets, other bases), for goods of heading no. 8537, not equipped with their apparatus8537.20Boards, panels, consoles, desks and other bases; for electric control or the distribution of electricity, (other than switching apparatus of heading no. 8517), for a voltage exceeding 1000 volts85.36Electrical apparatus for switching, protecting electrical circuits, for making connections to or in electrical circuits, for a voltage not exceeding 1000 volts; connectors for optical fibres, optical fibre bundles or cables85.37Boards, panels, consoles, desks, cabinets, bases with apparatus of heading no. 8535, 8536 for electricity control and distribution, (other than switching apparatus of heading no. 8517)

Top exporters and importers of HS 853710 (the code used for electrical control panel), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 853710 (the code used for electrical control panel) in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 17% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 22% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.

Figures cover everything classified under HS 853710, not only electrical control panel.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 Germany $16.5B
  2. 2 China $12.2B
  3. 3 Mexico $8.7B

World total: $98.2B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 United States $20.2B
  2. 2 Germany $12.0B
  3. 3 China $4.8B

World total: $93.7B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

How these figures are built

109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).

Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.

Brazil NCM codes for electrical control panel

Brazil splits HS 8537.10 into 5 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:

Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.

Questions about electrical control panel

What is the HS code for Electrical control panel?

The HS code for Electrical control panel is 853710 (Boards, panels, consoles, desks and other bases; for electric control or the distribution of electricity, (other than switching apparatus of heading no. 8517), for a voltage not exceeding 1000 volts). The HS code for an electrical control panel (up to 1000V) is 8537.10.

How do I classify Electrical control panel for customs?

Electrical control panel is classified under HS code 853710 — Boards, panels, consoles, desks and other bases; for electric control or the distribution of electricity, (other than switching apparatus of heading no. 8517), for a voltage not exceeding 1000 volts. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.

Does this code include the internal components?

Yes, the code 8537.10 covers the entire assembly, including the enclosure and all the electrical components mounted inside it.

Which countries are the top exporters of electrical control panel (HS 853710)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 853710 (the code used for electrical control panel) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($16.5B, 17% of world exports), China ($12.2B) and Mexico ($8.7B). World exports came to about $98.2B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.

Which countries are the top importers of electrical control panel (HS 853710)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 853710 (the code used for electrical control panel) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($20.2B, 22% of world imports), Germany ($12.0B) and China ($4.8B). World imports came to about $93.7B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.

Is the HS code for Electrical control panel the same in all countries?

The base HS code 853710 for Electrical control panel is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.

What is the NCM code for electrical control panel in Brazil?

Brazil splits HS 853710 into 5 NCM codes, so the right one for electrical control panel depends on the product's details: 8537.10.11 (CNC controls, 32-bit or more, colour monitor), 8537.10.19 (Other CNC control units, up to 1,000 V), 8537.10.20 (Programmable controllers (PLC)), 8537.10.30 (Electric power demand controllers), 8537.10.90 (Other control boards and panels, up to 1,000 V).