Chapter 85 · Electrical machinery; electronics; sound and TV equipment · Section 16
HS Code 8537.20
For a voltage exceeding 1,000 V
Heading 8537: Boards, 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
US HTS + UK Tariff v4.0.1633 · updated 2026-10-21 · sources
Rates on this page are the official published schedule rates, shown for information. This is not a customs ruling: preference programs, Section 232/301 surcharges and per-shipment fees can change what you actually pay.
United States - HTS lines under 8537.20
Source: official Harmonized Tariff Schedule (USITC). "General" is the normal-trade-relations rate; "Special" lists preference programs; "Other" is the column-2 rate. Additional Section 232/301 duties may apply on top.
| HTS code | Description | General | Special | Other | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8537.20.00 |
Other > Other > For a voltage exceeding 1,000 V 2 statistical lines (10-digit)
|
2.7% | Free (A*,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 35% | No. |
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European Union - CN codes under 8537.20
Source: EU Combined Nomenclature (Eurostat, © European Union, reused per Decision 2011/833/EU). Duty rates and measures live in TARIC; each code links to the official consultation.
| CN code | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| 8537 20 99 | For a voltage exceeding 72,5 kV | EU duty (TARIC) → |
| 8537 20 91 | For a voltage exceeding 1000 V but not exceeding 72,5 kV | EU duty (TARIC) → |
| 8537 20 00 | For a voltage exceeding 1000 V | EU duty (TARIC) → |
United Kingdom - commodity codes under 8537.20
Source: UK Integrated Online Tariff (Open Government Licence v3.0). Declarable 10-digit codes go on the customs declaration; check the official page for the current duty and VAT measures.
| Commodity code | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| 8537 20 00 00 | For a voltage exceeding 1 000 V | UK duty & VAT → |
| 8537 20 91 00 | For a voltage exceeding 1 000 V but not exceeding 72,5 kV | UK duty & VAT → |
| 8537 20 91 10 | For use in certain types of aircraft | UK duty & VAT → |
| 8537 20 91 90 | Other | UK duty & VAT → |
| 8537 20 99 00 | For a voltage exceeding 72,5 kV | UK duty & VAT → |
| 8537 20 99 10 | For use in certain types of aircraft | UK duty & VAT → |
| 8537 20 99 90 | Other | UK duty & VAT → |
Nearby codes in heading 8537
The subheadings immediately before and after 8537.20 in chapter 85.
Sources: U.S. International Trade Commission, Harmonized Tariff Schedule (public domain) · EU Combined Nomenclature © European Union, Eurostat (Decision 2011/833/EU) · UK Integrated Online Tariff, contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Data refreshed weekly. Details on About & Data Sources.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about HS code 8537.20.
What is HS code 8537.20?
HS code 8537.20 covers: For a voltage exceeding 1,000 V. It belongs to chapter 85 (Electrical machinery; electronics; sound and TV equipment) of the Harmonized System.
What is the US import duty for HS code 8537.20?
The US general (normal trade relations) rate is: 2.7%. Preference programs and Section 232/301 surcharges can change the effective rate; see the HTS lines for detail.
What is the UK commodity code for 8537.20?
The UK extends 8537.20 to 7 declarable 10-digit commodity codes, starting with 8537200000. The full code goes on the UK customs declaration.