HS HEADING 8536

Electrical apparatus for switching, protecting electrical circuits, for making connections to or in electrical circuits, for a voltage not exceeding 1000 volts; connectors for optical fibres, optical fibre bundles or cables

HEADING

8536

CHAPTER

85 — Electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof

In plain English

This category covers electrical devices used to switch, protect, or connect circuits, as well as connectors for optical fibers, all operating at voltages of 1000 volts or less. The items are separated into specific groups based on their function, such as fuses, automatic circuit breakers, relays, switches, lamp-holders, and plugs. Other subcategories include devices for protecting circuits not listed elsewhere, connectors for optical fibers, and other electrical apparatus for switching or protecting circuits that do not fit into the more specific categories.

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

6-digit subheadings (10)

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

8536.10

Electrical apparatus; fuses, for a voltage not exceeding 1000 volts

8536.20

Electrical apparatus; automatic circuit breakers, for a voltage not exceeding 1000 volts

8536.30

Electrical apparatus; for protecting electrical circuits, n.e.c. in heading no. 8536, for a voltage not exceeding 1000 volts

8536.41

Electrical apparatus; relays, (for a voltage not exceeding 60 volts)

8536.49

Electrical apparatus; relays, for a voltage exceeding 60 volts

8536.50

Electrical apparatus; switches n.e.c. in heading no. 8536, for a voltage not exceeding 1000 volts

8536.61

Electrical apparatus; lamp-holders, for a voltage not exceeding 1000 volts

8536.69

Electrical apparatus; plugs and sockets, for a voltage not exceeding 1000 volts

8536.70

Connectors for optical fibres, optical fibre bundles or cables

8536.90

Electrical apparatus; n.e.c. in heading no. 8536, for switching or protecting electrical circuits, for a voltage not 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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