8537.10.60.00 - Motor control centers

This HTS subheading, 8537.10.60.00, specifically covers motor control centers designed for voltages not exceeding 1,000 volts. These centers are complex electrical assemblies that house and control multiple motors, typically within an industrial or commercial setting. They integrate various components such as circuit breakers, motor starters, relays, overload protection devices, and control logic, all mounted on or within a common panel, console, desk, cabinet, or other base. The primary function is to provide centralized control, distribution, and protection for a group of electric motors.

This category is distinguished from its sibling, 8537.10.30.00, by its specific focus on motor control rather than general integration with appliances from headings 8421, 8422, 8450, or 8516. While both fall under the broader heading for boards and panels for electric control or distribution, 8537.10.60.00 is exclusively for assemblies primarily dedicated to the operation and management of motors.

As this subheading represents a leaf node, there are no further subcategories. Therefore, classification within 8537.10.60.00 is determined by the voltage rating (not exceeding 1,000 volts) and the principal function of the assembly being motor control, encompassing a plurality of control or distribution apparatus within a single unit.