HS HEADING 8535

Electrical apparatus for switching, protecting electrical circuits, for making connections to or in electrical circuits; for a voltage exceeding 1000 volts

HEADING

8535

CHAPTER

85 — Electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof

In plain English

This category covers electrical equipment used to switch, protect, or connect circuits when the voltage exceeds 1000 volts. The items are divided into specific groups based on their function, such as fuses, automatic circuit breakers, isolating switches, and devices that protect against lightning or voltage surges. Other electrical apparatus for these purposes that do not fit into the specific functional categories are also included.

PARAPHRASE OF THE OFFICIAL HS 2022 TEXTS BELOW — NOT LEGAL ADVICE

6-digit subheadings (6)

Official HS 2022 subheading texts. National tariff schedules subdivide these further (8-10 digit lines) and set the actual duty rates.

8535.10

Electrical apparatus; fuses, for a voltage exceeding 1000 volts

8535.21

Electrical apparatus; automatic circuit breakers, for a voltage exceeding 1000 volts but less than 72.5kV

8535.29

Electrical apparatus; automatic circuit breakers, for a voltage of 72.5kV or more

8535.30

Electrical apparatus; isolating and make-and-break switches, for a voltage exceeding 1000 volts

8535.40

Electrical apparatus; lightning arresters, voltage limiters and surge suppressors (for a voltage exceeding 1000 volts)

8535.90

Electrical apparatus; n.e.c. in heading no. 8535, for switching or protecting electrical circuits, for a voltage exceeding 1000 volts

Chapter 85 classification notes

High-value electronics. Many products duty-free under ITA/ITA-2. Anti-dumping duties on solar panels from China in US and EU. Lithium battery transport regulations (IATA DGR) apply in addition to customs. CE/FCC/UKCA marking requirements.

Frequent misclassification in this chapter

Many importers confuse 85 (electrical) and 84 (mechanical). A device with both elements usually classifies by principal function. Chargers and adapters classified separately from the device they charge.

Classification certainty

The 6-digit level shown here is the internationally harmonised layer. Duty rates attach to national 8-10 digit tariff lines, which differ by country — use the duty calculator for lane estimates. For binding certainty, request a ruling from the destination customs authority.

Binding tariff ruling database

Other headings in Chapter 85

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