Chapter 85 — Electrical machinery
HS 8536 — Electrical switching / protecting apparatus (≤1,000 V)
Electrical apparatus for switching or protecting electrical circuits, for a voltage not exceeding 1,000 volts — switches, plugs, sockets and connectors.
What falls under HS 8536?
Products commonly classified under this heading include:
- switches
- plugs and sockets
- connectors and terminals
- circuit breakers (low voltage)
Examples, not a ruling — the exact code depends on the finished product.
What moves your duty rate?
For goods under HS 8536, the rate usually turns on:
- voltage and current rating
- whether it is a connector vs a protective device
- destination country certification (e.g. safety marks)
Duty rates are not shown here on purpose: they depend on the full 8–10 digit code, the destination country and any trade remedies. Enter the rate your broker confirms into the landed-cost calculator.
Questions
Common questions about HS 8536
Do plugs and sockets have their own HS heading?
Yes — low-voltage switching and connecting apparatus generally falls under 8536. The precise sub-code depends on the exact function and rating.
Related headings
All headingsNeighbouring codes
8504Electrical transformers, static converters and inductorspower adapters, phone and laptop chargers, USB power supplies8544Insulated wire, cable and other conductorsUSB and charging cables, power cords, data cables8517Telephone sets and communication apparatussmartphones, routers and modems, network switches
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