HTS heading 8535: Electrical apparatus for switching or protecting electrical circuits, or for making connections to or in electrical circuits (for example, switches, fuses, ligh
Heading 8535 of the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule covers Electrical apparatus for switching or protecting electrical circuits, or for making connections to or in electrical circuits (for example, switches, fuses, lightning arresters, voltage limiters, surge suppressors, plugs and other connectors, junction boxes), for a voltage exceeding 1,000 V. Below: every rated tariff line in it with its general duty rate, Section 301 China status and exclusions, then a page per line with a free duty calculator.
Heading 8535 at a glance
- 7 rated tariff lines; 0 duty-free at the general (MFN) rate.
- Ad valorem general rates from 2% to 2.7%.
- Section 301 (products of China): 7 of 7 lines on a list in effect (List 1, List 3).
Goods named in this heading (official line texts): Fuses, For a voltage of less than 72.5 kV, Isolating switches and make-and-break switches, Lightning arresters, voltage limiters and surge suppressors, Motor starters and motor overload protectors.
Subheadings (6-digit)
- 8535.10: Electrical apparatus for switching or protecting electrical circuits, or for mak…: Fuses (1 line)
- 8535.21: Automatic circuit breakers (1 line)
- 8535.29: Automatic circuit breakers (1 line)
- 8535.30: Isolating switches and make-and-break switches (1 line)
- 8535.40: Lightning arresters, voltage limiters and surge suppressors (1 line)
- 8535.90: Other (2 lines)
All tariff lines in heading 8535
| Line | Description | General | Section 301 (China) | Exclusions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8535.10.00 | Electrical apparatus for switching or protecting electrical circuits, or for mak…: Fuses | 2.7% | List 1 +25% | |
| 8535.21.00 | For a voltage of less than 72.5 kV | 2.7% | List 1 +25% | |
| 8535.29.00 | Automatic circuit breakers: Other | 2% | List 1 +25% | |
| 8535.30.00 | Isolating switches and make-and-break switches | 2.7% | List 1 +25% | |
| 8535.40.00 | Lightning arresters, voltage limiters and surge suppressors | 2.7% | List 3 +25% | |
| 8535.90.40 | Motor starters and motor overload protectors | 2.7% | List 1 +25% | |
| 8535.90.80 | Other: Other | 2.7% | List 1 +25% |
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General information from the official US Harmonized Tariff Schedule (USITC) and USTR Section 301 notices in HTS Chapter 99; not legal or customs advice. Classification is decided by CBP; confirm with a licensed customs broker or a CBP binding ruling.