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HS Heading 8536 : 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; connectors for optical fibers, optical fiber bundles or cables

HEADING DEFINITION & DISAMBIGUATION

HS Heading 8536 encompasses 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; connectors for optical fibers, optical fiber bundles or cables. It classifies 10 6-digit WCO subheadings within Chapter 85 under the Harmonized System [USITC HTS 2026].

Chapter
Heading
8536
Subheadings
10 HS6
Status
Verified 2026

Subheadings Under Heading 8536

HS Code WCO 6-Digit Subheading Description Chapter Operational Package
8536.10 Fuses 85 View 8536.10 Package →
8536.20 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; connectors for optical fibers, optical fiber bundles or cables, Automatic circuit breakers 85 View 8536.20 Package →
8536.30 Other apparatus for protecting electrical circuits 85 View 8536.30 Package →
8536.41 Relays, For a voltage not exceeding 60 V 85 View 8536.41 Package →
8536.49 Relays, Other 85 View 8536.49 Package →
8536.50 Other switches 85 View 8536.50 Package →
8536.61 Lamp-holders, plugs and sockets, Lamp-holders 85 View 8536.61 Package →
8536.69 Lamp-holders, plugs and sockets, Other 85 View 8536.69 Package →
8536.70 Connectors for optical fibers, optical fiber bundles or cables 85 View 8536.70 Package →
8536.90 Other apparatus 85 View 8536.90 Package →
DISAMBIGUATION & CLASSIFICATION GUIDE

How to Select the Correct Subheading Under Heading 8536

Commercial shipments must be declared under the exact 6-digit WCO subheading that matches physical, chemical, or processing characteristics. Review the subheading descriptions above and verify against binding CBP CROSS rulings prior to entry filing.

Official Primary Sources & Authority References

USITC HTS Heading 8536 ↗

United States International Trade Commission official Harmonized Tariff Schedule.

CBP CROSS Rulings ↗

CBP e-Rulings database for Heading 8536 precedent rulings.

WCO Nomenclature ↗

World Customs Organization Harmonized System 2022 nomenclature standard.

U.S. Census Foreign Trade ↗

U.S. Census Bureau HTS-to-NAICS concordance and Schedule B export database.

Heading 8536 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What commercial articles are grouped under HS Heading 8536?
HS Heading 8536 covers 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; connectors for optical fibers, optical fiber bundles or cables, grouping 10 6-digit WCO subheadings.
How are 6-digit subheadings structured under Heading 8536?
Subheadings under Heading 8536 range from 8536.11 to 8536.90, classifying goods by processing state, origin, or material composition.
What is the representative US import duty rate for Heading 8536?
US MFN general duty rates for Heading 8536 commodities range from Duty-Free up to representative ad valorem percentages under the 2026 US HTS.
Are Section 301 tariffs applicable to goods under Heading 8536?
Section 301 additional tariffs depend on the specific 8-digit or 10-digit US HTS code and country of origin (e.g. China Lists 1–4A).
What PGA message set flags apply to Heading 8536?
Partner Government Agency flags (FDA, USDA APHIS, EPA) apply depending on the specific commodity sub-classification.
How do I distinguish between subheadings under Heading 8536?
Review WCO subheading terms and candidate descriptions. For example, unroasted vs. roasted or decaffeinated vs. non-decaffeinated.
Can goods under Heading 8536 enter duty-free under USMCA?
Yes. Goods originating in USMCA territories (US, Mexico, Canada) enter duty-free under SPI code P with a valid Certificate of Origin.
What is the Section 321 de minimis limit for Heading 8536?
Eligible import shipments valued at $800 USD or less imported by one person on one day enter duty-free under 19 U.S.C. 1321.
What documents are required for formal customs entry of Heading 8536?
Commercial Invoice, Packing List, Bill of Lading, and CBP Form 7501 are mandatory for entries exceeding $2,500 USD.
How can an importer get a binding CBP classification ruling for Heading 8536?
Importers may apply for a binding ruling via CBP National Commodity Specialist Division under 19 CFR Part 177.