SMART TARIFF ADVISORY
Import tariff advisory
A rule-based engine assessing tariff options, FTA risks, HS classification, trade remedies and required documents.
Import Tariff Advisory Report
- HS code
- 8537.10.12
- Description
- Boards, panels, consoles, desks, cabinets and other bases, equipped with two or more apparatus of heading 85.35 or 85.36, 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 85.17 / - For a voltage not exceeding 1,000 V: / - - Switchboards and control panels: / - - - Control panels fitted with a programmable processor
- Country of origin
- Not provided
- Import date
- 7 Nov 2026 · data year 2026
- Generated
- 07/11/2026 08:08 · data version 2026.04.05
- Verification status
- Rates checked against the source file; FTA eligibility not verified; mappings/advice are indicative.
3YELLOW – REVIEW REQUIRED
1GRAY – DATA UNAVAILABLE
1GREEN – VERIFIED
1. Recommended Tariff Options
| # | Tariff scheme | Published rate | Recommendation | Ranking criteria | Proof of origin |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| – | MFN | 5% | Baseline | Applies to WTO/MFN partners | |
| – | Ordinary import duty | 7.5% | Baseline | When MFN conditions are not met | |
| 1 | AANZFTA Consolidated BT2026 · 2022 - 2027 (một mức cho cả giai đoạn) |
0% | Lowest Published Rate | ✓ Rate? Country✓ Year? Documents✓ Legal✗ Verified | AANZ |
| 2 | ACFTA Consolidated BT2026 · 2022 - 2027 (một mức cho cả giai đoạn) |
0% (except BN, KH, TH) | Lowest Published Rate | ✓ Rate? Country✓ Year? Documents✓ Legal✗ Verified | E |
| 3 | AHKFTA Consolidated BT2026 · 2026 |
0% | Lowest Published Rate | ✓ Rate? Country✓ Year? Documents✓ Legal✗ Verified | AHK |
| 4 | AIFTA Consolidated BT2026 · 01/01/2026 - 31/12/2026 |
0% | Lowest Published Rate | ✓ Rate? Country✓ Year? Documents✓ Legal✗ Verified | AI |
| 5 | AJCEP Consolidated BT2026 · 01/4/2026 - 31/3/2027 |
0% | Lowest Published Rate | ✓ Rate? Country✓ Year? Documents✓ Legal✗ Verified | AJ |
| 6 | AKFTA Consolidated BT2026 · 2022 - 2027 (một mức cho cả giai đoạn) |
0% (except KH) | Lowest Published Rate | ✓ Rate? Country✓ Year? Documents✓ Legal✗ Verified | AK |
| 7 | ATIGA Consolidated BT2026 · 2026 |
0% | Lowest Published Rate | ✓ Rate? Country✓ Year? Documents✓ Legal✗ Verified | D |
| 8 | CPTPP Consolidated BT2026 · (VI) |
0% | Lowest Published Rate | ✓ Rate? Country✓ Year? Documents✓ Legal✗ Verified | CPTPP |
| 9 | EVFTA Consolidated BT2026 · 2026 |
0% | Lowest Published Rate | ✓ Rate? Country✓ Year? Documents✓ Legal✗ Verified | EUR.1 |
| 10 | RCEP (Annex A) Consolidated BT2026 · 2026 |
0% | Lowest Published Rate | ✓ Rate? Country✓ Year? Documents✓ Legal✗ Verified | RCEP Form / Declaration of origin |
| 11 | RCEP (Annex B) Consolidated BT2026 · 2026 |
0% | Lowest Published Rate | ✓ Rate? Country✓ Year? Documents✓ Legal✗ Verified | RCEP Form / Declaration of origin |
| 12 | RCEP (Annex C) Consolidated BT2026 · 2026 |
0% | Lowest Published Rate | ✓ Rate? Country✓ Year? Documents✓ Legal✗ Verified | RCEP Form / Declaration of origin |
| 13 | RCEP (Annex D) Consolidated BT2026 · 2026 |
0% | Lowest Published Rate | ✓ Rate? Country✓ Year? Documents✓ Legal✗ Verified | RCEP Form / Declaration of origin |
| 14 | RCEP (Annex E) Consolidated BT2026 · 2026 |
0% | Lowest Published Rate | ✓ Rate? Country✓ Year? Documents✓ Legal✗ Verified | RCEP Form / Declaration of origin |
| 15 | RCEP (Annex F) Consolidated BT2026 · 2026 |
0% | Lowest Published Rate | ✓ Rate? Country✓ Year? Documents✓ Legal✗ Verified | RCEP Form / Declaration of origin |
| 16 | UKVFTA Consolidated BT2026 · 2026 |
0% | Lowest Published Rate | ✓ Rate? Country✓ Year? Documents✓ Legal✗ Verified | EUR.1 |
| 17 | VCFTA Consolidated BT2026 · 2026 |
0% | Lowest Published Rate | ✓ Rate? Country✓ Year? Documents✓ Legal✗ Verified | VC |
| 18 | VJEPA Consolidated BT2026 · 01/4/2026 - 31/3/2027 |
0% | Lowest Published Rate | ✓ Rate? Country✓ Year? Documents✓ Legal✗ Verified | JV · Form VJ |
| 19 | VKFTA Consolidated BT2026 · 2026 |
0% | Lowest Published Rate | ✓ Rate? Country✓ Year? Documents✓ Legal✗ Verified | VK |
| 20 | VN-EAEU Consolidated BT2026 · 2026 |
0% | Lowest Published Rate | ✓ Rate? Country✓ Year? Documents✓ Legal✗ Verified | EAV |
| 21 | VN-LAO Consolidated BT2026 |
0% | Lowest Published Rate | ✓ Rate? Country✓ Year? Documents✓ Legal✗ Verified | S |
| 22 | VIFTA Consolidated BT2026 · 2026 |
0% | Lowest Published Rate | ✓ Rate? Country✓ Year? Documents✗ Legal✗ Verified | Form VI (verify) |
| 23 | VN-CAM No data |
No data | Eligibility Not Confirmed | ✗ Rate? Country✗ Year? Documents✓ Legal✗ Verified | S |
| 24 | VNCU No data |
No data | Eligibility Not Confirmed | ✗ Rate? Country✗ Year? Documents✓ Legal✗ Verified | VNCB · Form VC (Cuba) |
Ranked on several criteria (rate, country, year, documents, legal, verification) – not only the lowest rate.
2. Potential Tax Savings
Enter customs value (and exchange rate if not VND) to compute savings.
3. FTA Eligibility Review
YELLOW – REVIEW REQUIRED OR-001 Country of origin not provided
- Description
- FTA eligibility cannot be assessed without the country of origin.
- Recommended action
- Enter the country of origin to compare preferential schedules.
- Verification status
- Not verified – check required
4. HS Classification Warnings
YELLOW – REVIEW REQUIRED HS-003 Classification Review Required – similar lines exist
- Description
- Subheading 8537.10 has 10 lines; 8537.10.12 is distinguished from its siblings by: Control panels fitted with a programmable processor.
- Related data
- 8537.10.11 Control panels of a kind suitable for use in distributed control systems; 8537.10.13 Other control panels of a kind suitable for goods of heading 84.15, 84.18, 84.50, 85.08, 85.09 or 85.16; 8537.10.19 Other; 8537.10.20 Distribution boards (including back panels and back planes) for use solely or principally with goods of heading 84.71, 85.17 or 85.25; 8537.10.30 Programmable logic controllers for automated machines for transport, handling and storage of dies for semiconductor devices; 8537.10.40 Motor controllers with output rating of 24 V to 120 V DC and with ampere rating of 300 A to 500 A
- Legal reference
- 31/2022/TT-BTC
- Recommended action
- Verify the distinguishing features; consider an advance classification ruling if uncertain.
- Verification status
- Not verified – check required
5. Trade Remedy Advisory
GRAY – DATA UNAVAILABLE TR-004 Not Assessed – Additional Regulatory Verification Required
- Description
- The source file records no trade remedy for 8537.10.12. This does NOT mean there is no risk.
- Recommended action
- Check the MOIT Trade Remedies Authority database.
- Verification status
- Not verified – check required
6. Legal & Tax Warnings
YELLOW – REVIEW REQUIRED TAX-001 Several VAT rates
- Description
- The VAT column shows "8/10".
- Legal reference
- 181/2025/NĐ-CP
- Recommended action
- Determine the VAT rate by the nature of goods and reduction rules (174/2025/NĐ-CP, Annex I/II).
- Verification status
- Not verified – check required
GREEN – VERIFIED DQ-001 MFN rate present in the source
- Description
- The MFN rate 5% for 8537.10.12 was checked against BT2026 (cell BT2026!N15865), basis 26/2023/NĐ-CP.
- Legal reference
- 26/2023/NĐ-CP
- Recommended action
- Verification scope: matched against source file version 2026.04.05; not a substitute for the legal text.
- Verification status
- Checked against the source tariff file
7. Required Documentation
No warnings in this group.
- – Goods description, unit price and Incoterm must match the declaration and C/O.
- – Evidence of direct consignment for FTA claims.
- – Declare HS code, tariff schedule code and origin.
- – Supports classification features (material, dimensions, processing level).
8. Recommended Next Actions
- Verify the distinguishing features; consider an advance classification ruling if uncertain.
- Enter the country of origin to compare preferential schedules.
- Determine the VAT rate by the nature of goods and reduction rules (174/2025/NĐ-CP, Annex I/II).
9. Data sources & disclaimer
- Rates: consolidated BT2026 tariff – BIEU THUE XNK 2026.04.05.xlsx (2026.04.05), row 15865
- FTA schedules: worksheets AC, AT, AJ, VJ, AK, AANZ, AI, VK, VC, EAV, CPTPP, AKH, EV-NK, VNCU, UKV, VI, VNCAM, RCEP A–F
- FTA parties, country codes: reference data
- Advisory rules, mappings: advisory data
Disclaimer: This report is for reference, generated from the source tariff data and advisory rules. It is not a customs decision and does not confirm HS classification, FTA eligibility or legal validity. Users must verify against current legislation.