Chapter 85 · Electrical machinery; electronics; sound and TV equipment · Section 16
HS Code 8536.50
Other switches
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
US HTS + UK Tariff v4.0.1633 · updated 2026-10-21 · sources
Rates on this page are the official published schedule rates, shown for information. This is not a customs ruling: preference programs, Section 232/301 surcharges and per-shipment fees can change what you actually pay.
United States - HTS lines under 8536.50
Source: official Harmonized Tariff Schedule (USITC). "General" is the normal-trade-relations rate; "Special" lists preference programs; "Other" is the column-2 rate. Additional Section 232/301 duties may apply on top.
| HTS code | Description | General | Special | Other | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8536.50.40 | Motor starters | Free | - | 35% | No. |
| 8536.50.70 |
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 amps |
Free | - | 35% | No. |
| 8536.50.90 |
Other > Other 11 statistical lines (10-digit)
|
Free | - | 35% | No. |
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European Union - CN codes under 8536.50
Source: EU Combined Nomenclature (Eurostat, © European Union, reused per Decision 2011/833/EU). Duty rates and measures live in TARIC; each code links to the official consultation.
| CN code | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| 8536 50 07 | Electromechanical snap-action switches for a current not exceeding 11 A | EU duty (TARIC) → |
| 8536 50 15 | Rotary switches | EU duty (TARIC) → |
| 8536 50 03 | Electronic AC switches consisting of optically coupled input and output circuits (insulated thyristor AC switches) | EU duty (TARIC) → |
| 8536 50 19 | Other | EU duty (TARIC) → |
| 8536 50 11 | Push-button switches | EU duty (TARIC) → |
| 8536 50 05 | Electronic switches, including temperature protected electronic switches, consisting of a transistor and a logic chip (chip-on-chip technology) | EU duty (TARIC) → |
| 8536 50 80 | Other | EU duty (TARIC) → |
| 8536 50 00 | Other switches | EU duty (TARIC) → |
United Kingdom - commodity codes under 8536.50
Source: UK Integrated Online Tariff (Open Government Licence v3.0). Declarable 10-digit codes go on the customs declaration; check the official page for the current duty and VAT measures.
| Commodity code | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| 8536 50 00 00 | Other switches | UK duty & VAT → |
| 8536 50 03 00 | Electronic AC switches consisting of optically coupled input and output circuits (insulated thyristor AC switches) | UK duty & VAT → |
| 8536 50 05 00 | Electronic switches, including temperature protected electronic switches, consisting of a transistor and a logic chip (chip-on-chip technology) | UK duty & VAT → |
| 8536 50 07 00 | Electromechanical snap-action switches for a current not exceeding 11 A | UK duty & VAT → |
| 8536 50 11 00 | Push-button switches | UK duty & VAT → |
| 8536 50 15 00 | Rotary switches | UK duty & VAT → |
| 8536 50 19 00 | Other | UK duty & VAT → |
| 8536 50 80 00 | Other | UK duty & VAT → |
Nearby codes in heading 8536
The subheadings immediately before and after 8536.50 in chapter 85.
Sources: U.S. International Trade Commission, Harmonized Tariff Schedule (public domain) · EU Combined Nomenclature © European Union, Eurostat (Decision 2011/833/EU) · UK Integrated Online Tariff, contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Data refreshed weekly. Details on About & Data Sources.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about HS code 8536.50.
What is HS code 8536.50?
HS code 8536.50 covers: Other switches. It belongs to chapter 85 (Electrical machinery; electronics; sound and TV equipment) of the Harmonized System.
What is the US import duty for HS code 8536.50?
The US general (normal trade relations) rates under this subheading range: Free. Preference programs and Section 232/301 surcharges can change the effective rate; see the HTS lines for detail.
What is the UK commodity code for 8536.50?
The UK extends 8536.50 to 8 declarable 10-digit commodity codes, starting with 8536500000. The full code goes on the UK customs declaration.