Low-voltage control and distribution panels from India
India exported $891 million of low-voltage control and distribution panels (HS 8537.10) in FY2025-26, up 18% on FY2024-25. Goods made in India pay 10% to 12.7% US import duty, depending on the tariff line, against 37.5% to 40.2% for goods from China.
- US duty from India
- 10%China 37.5%
- India's exports, FY2025-26
- $891MUp 18.5% on last year
- HS code
- 8537.10Page updated 6 Nov 2026
US import duty, India vs China
India pays 27.5 points less on the lowest-duty line. From the USITC HTS 2026 Rev 22.
All 4 US tariff lines
| HTS line | Description | Base | India | China |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8537.10.30.00 | For a voltage not exceeding <il>1,000 V</il>: Assembled with outer housing or supports, for the goods of headings 8421, 8422, 8450 or 8516 | 2.7% | 12.7% | 40.2% |
| 8537.10.60.00 | For a voltage not exceeding <il>1,000 V</il>: Motor control centers | 2.7% | 12.7% | 40.2% |
| 8537.10.80.00 | Other: 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 (such sensing may be obtained by means of resistance, electrostatic capacity, acoustic pulse recognition, infra-red lights or other touch-sensitive technology) | Free | 10% | 37.5% |
| 8537.10.91 | Other: Other | 2.7% | 12.7% | 40.2% |
Totals include the Section 301 duty on goods from India or China and any Section 232 metals duty. They exclude anti-dumping and countervailing duties and customs fees. Check the current rate before you quote.
India's exports of low-voltage control and distribution panels
India's exports to all countries under HS 8537.10, April to March, from DGCI&S.
Rules and other duties
- EU base duty
- The EU's average applied base (MFN) rate on HS 8537.10 is 2%, ranging from 0% to 2.1% across tariff lines, from 2021 data. It doesn't include India's GSP preference, so goods from India may pay less. Check the current rate in TARIC before you quote.
- RoDTEP
- India's schedule lists 0.7% of FOB value for exporters. The scheme was notified until 30 September 2026, so check with DGFT whether it's been extended.
- India's export policy
- Free to export, with no licence needed.
Common questions
What is the US import duty on low-voltage control and distribution panels from India?
10% to 12.7% on the 4 US tariff lines under HS 8537.10, including the Section 301 duty on Indian goods and any Section 232 metals duty. Goods from China pay 37.5% to 40.2%. Anti-dumping duties and customs fees aren't included.
What is the HS code for low-voltage control and distribution panels?
8537.10, under 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). Check the exact 8-digit or 10-digit line with your customs broker, since duty can differ between lines.
Does India export low-voltage control and distribution panels?
Yes. India exported $891 million under HS 8537.10 in FY2025-26, according to DGCI&S, the Ministry of Commerce's trade statistics body.