HTS 8536: Switches, relays, fuses and connectors (up to 1,000 V)

Electrical apparatus for switching or protecting electrical circuits, or for making connections to or in electrical circuits (for example, switches, relays, fuses, surge suppressors, plugs, sockets, lamp-holders and other connectors, junction boxes), for a voltage not exceeding 1,000 V; connector…

43 tariff lines. General duty rates in this heading: 2.7%, Free. Not sure which line fits? Describe your part and the AI lookup will suggest one.

HTS codeDescriptionGeneral dutyUnit
8536.10.00.20Fuses › Glass cartridge2.7%No.
8536.10.00.40Fuses › Other2.7%No.
8536.20.00.20Automatic circuit breakers › Molded case2.7%No.
8536.20.00.40Automatic circuit breakers › Other2.7%No.
8536.30.40.00Other apparatus for protecting electrical circuits › Motor overload protectorsFreeNo.
8536.30.80.00Other apparatus for protecting electrical circuits › OtherFreeNo.
8536.41.00.05Relays › For a voltage not exceeding 60 V › Automotive signaling flashers2.7%No.
8536.41.00.20Relays › For a voltage not exceeding 60 V › Other › With contacts rated at less than 10 A › Electromechanical2.7%No.
8536.41.00.30Relays › For a voltage not exceeding 60 V › Other › With contacts rated at less than 10 A › Other2.7%No.
8536.41.00.45Relays › For a voltage not exceeding 60 V › Other › Other › Contactors2.7%No.
8536.41.00.50Relays › For a voltage not exceeding 60 V › Other › Other › Other › Electromechanical2.7%No.
8536.41.00.60Relays › For a voltage not exceeding 60 V › Other › Other › Other › Other2.7%No.
8536.49.00.50Relays › Other › With contacts rated at less than 10 A › Electromechanical2.7%No.
8536.49.00.55Relays › Other › With contacts rated at less than 10 A › Other2.7%No.
8536.49.00.65Relays › Other › Other › Contactors2.7%No.
8536.49.00.75Relays › Other › Other › Other › Electromechanical2.7%No.
8536.49.00.80Relays › Other › Other › Other › Other2.7%No.
8536.50.40.00Other switches › Motor startersFreeNo.
8536.50.70.00Other switches › Other › Electronic AC switches consisting of optically coupled input and output circuits (insulated thyristor AC switches); electronic switches, including temperature protected switches, consisting of a transistor and a logic chip (chip-on-chip technology); electromechanical snap-action switches for a current not exceeding 11 ampsFreeNo.
8536.50.90.20Other switches › Other › Other › Rotary › Rated at not over 5 AFreeNo.
8536.50.90.25Other switches › Other › Other › Rotary › Rated at over 5 AFreeNo.
8536.50.90.31Other switches › Other › Other › Push-button › Rated at not over 5 A › Momentary contactFreeNo.
8536.50.90.32Other switches › Other › Other › Push-button › Rated at not over 5 A › Other, gang switchesFreeNo.
8536.50.90.33Other switches › Other › Other › Push-button › Rated at not over 5 A › OtherFreeNo.
8536.50.90.35Other switches › Other › Other › Push-button › Rated at over 5 AFreeNo.
8536.50.90.40Other switches › Other › Other › Snap-action, other than limitFreeNo.
8536.50.90.45Other switches › Other › Other › KnifeFreeNo.
8536.50.90.50Other switches › Other › Other › SlideFreeNo.
8536.50.90.55Other switches › Other › Other › LimitFreeNo.
8536.50.90.65Other switches › Other › Other › OtherFreeNo.
8536.61.00.00Lamp-holders, plugs and sockets › Lamp-holders2.7%No.
8536.69.40.10Lamp-holders, plugs and sockets › Other › Coaxial connectors; cylindrical multicontact connectors; rack and panel connectors; printed circuit connectors; ribbon or flat cable connectors › Coaxial connectorsFreeNo.
8536.69.40.20Lamp-holders, plugs and sockets › Other › Coaxial connectors; cylindrical multicontact connectors; rack and panel connectors; printed circuit connectors; ribbon or flat cable connectors › Cylindrical multicontact connectorsFreeNo.
8536.69.40.30Lamp-holders, plugs and sockets › Other › Coaxial connectors; cylindrical multicontact connectors; rack and panel connectors; printed circuit connectors; ribbon or flat cable connectors › Rack and panel connectorsFreeNo.
8536.69.40.40Lamp-holders, plugs and sockets › Other › Coaxial connectors; cylindrical multicontact connectors; rack and panel connectors; printed circuit connectors; ribbon or flat cable connectors › Printed circuit connectorsFreeNo.
8536.69.40.51Lamp-holders, plugs and sockets › Other › Coaxial connectors; cylindrical multicontact connectors; rack and panel connectors; printed circuit connectors; ribbon or flat cable connectors › Ribbon or flat cable connectorsFreeNo.
8536.69.80.00Lamp-holders, plugs and sockets › Other › Other2.7%No.
8536.70.00.00Connectors for optical fibers, optical fiber bundles or cablesFreeNo.
8536.90.40.00Other apparatus › Terminals, electrical splices and electrical couplings; wafer probersFreeNo.
8536.90.60.00Other apparatus › Battery clamps of a kind used in motor vehicles of heading 8702, 8703, 8704 or 87112.7%No.
8536.90.85.10Other apparatus › Other › Electrical distribution ductsFreekg
8536.90.85.30Other apparatus › Other › Junction boxesFreeNo.
8536.90.85.85Other apparatus › Other › OtherFreeNo.

Source: Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States, US International Trade Commission. General (column 1) rates only – additional duties such as Section 301 tariffs on goods from China are not included. Check hts.usitc.gov for the current edition before filing.

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