Subheading · Section XVI

8536.30: Other apparatus for protecting electrical circuits

8536.30
  • FreeUK
  • FreeEU
  • 50%Türkiye
  • FreeUSA
  • US$5.5bnWorld trade in 2024

8536.30 is a six-digit subheading of heading 8536, electrical apparatus for switching or protecting electrical circuits, or for…, chapter 85.

In the UK Global Tariff, subheading 8536.30 covers 3 tariff lines and the duty is duty-free.

The EU Combined Nomenclature divides subheading 8536.30 into 3 tariff lines; the duty is duty-free.

In the Turkish Customs Tariff Schedule, subheading 8536.30 covers 3 tariff lines and the statutory rate is 50%.

The Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States divides subheading 8536.30 into 2 tariff lines; the duty is duty-free.

World trade in these goods reached US$5.5bn in 2024, up 2.9% on 2023.

China was the largest exporter with 22.3% of the total, ahead of Germany.

The United States imported the most (US$896.7m).

The United Kingdom ranked 9th among 164 exporters with US$125.9m; its largest buyer was the United States.

The United Kingdom imported US$193.2m, most of it from China.

Duty rates compared

UK Free Third-country duty 3 tariff lines EU Free Third-country duty 3 tariff lines Türkiye 50% Statutory rate (Law 474) 3 tariff lines USA Free General (MFN) 2 tariff lines

The Turkish schedule prints the statutory rate set under Customs Law 474. The rate applied at import is laid down in the Import Regime Decision and can be lower, or different by country of origin.

UK Global Tariff

UK lines →
  1. 8536 30 00 00 Other apparatus for protecting electrical circuits
  2. 8536 30 10 00 For a current not exceeding 16 a Free
  3. 8536 30 30 00 For a current exceeding 16 a but not exceeding 125 a Free
  4. 8536 30 90 00 For a current exceeding 125 a Free

EU Combined Nomenclature

EU lines →
  1. 8536 30 Other apparatus for protecting electrical circuits:
  2. 8536 30 10 For a current not exceeding 16 A Free—
  3. 8536 30 30 For a current exceeding 16 A but not exceeding 125 A Free—
  4. 8536 30 90 For a current exceeding 125 A Free—

Turkish Customs Tariff Schedule

Türkiye lines →

This line has no official text in this language; it is shown in the language of its tariff.

  1. 8536.30 Elektrik devrelerinin korunmasına mahsus diğer teçhizat:
  2. 8536.30.10.00.00 16 A.i geçmeyen akım için olanlar 50%
  3. 8536.30.30.00.00 16 A.i geçen fakat 125 A.i geçmeyen akım için olanlar 50%
  4. 8536.30.90.00.00 125 A.i geçen akım için olanlar 50%

Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States

USA lines →
  1. 8536.30 Other apparatus for protecting electrical circuits:
  2. 8536.30.40.00 Motor overload protectors FreeNo.
  3. 8536.30.80.00 Other FreeNo.

World trade in 2024

8536.30 · US$5.5bn

Trade value (US$) no reported trade < US$166.2kUS$166.2k+US$10.1m+US$82.4m+> US$276.9m

Exports: 164
  1. China: US$1.2bn
  2. Germany: US$765.5m
  3. France: US$495m
  4. Vietnam: US$483.3m
  5. Mexico: US$276.9m
  6. Italy: US$233.8m
  7. United States: US$225.4m
  8. Czechia: US$148.4m
  9. United Kingdom: US$125.9m
  10. Japan: US$107.2m
  11. Sweden: US$102m
  12. Romania: US$98.3m
  13. Hungary: US$97.7m
  14. Philippines: US$93m
  15. Spain: US$88.8m
  16. Austria: US$82.4m
  17. Poland: US$78.5m
  18. South Korea: US$67.6m
  19. Slovenia: US$65.8m
  20. Netherlands: US$61.4m
  21. Türkiye: US$42.6m
  22. Greece: US$42.3m
  23. India: US$39.8m
  24. Bulgaria: US$35.3m
  25. Singapore: US$31.3m
  26. Thailand: US$30.2m
  27. Taiwan: US$28.7m
  28. Switzerland: US$28.4m
  29. Hong Kong SAR China: US$26.9m
  30. Malaysia: US$25.2m
  31. Indonesia: US$21.4m
  32. Belgium: US$19.9m
  33. Slovakia: US$18.6m
  34. Tunisia: US$17.2m
  35. Honduras: US$16.7m
  36. Finland: US$16.3m
  37. Canada: US$14m
  38. Denmark: US$11.8m
  39. Australia: US$11.5m
  40. Serbia: US$10.1m
  41. Costa Rica: US$9.5m
  42. United Arab Emirates: US$9.1m
  43. Latvia: US$9m
  44. Norway: US$8.7m
  45. Portugal: US$7.9m
  46. Ireland: US$7m
  47. Estonia: US$6.9m
  48. Dominican Republic: US$6.3m
  49. Lithuania: US$6m
  50. Morocco: US$5.9m
  51. South Africa: US$5.9m
  52. Luxembourg: US$5.7m
  53. North Macedonia: US$4.4m
  54. Russia: US$4.3m
  55. Brazil: US$3.8m
  56. Croatia: US$3.1m
  57. New Zealand: US$3m
  58. Mauritius: US$2.4m
  59. Israel: US$2m
  60. Colombia: US$1.3m

Top exporters

RankCountryValueShare
1 China US$1.2bn 22.3%
2 Germany US$765.5m 13.8%
3 France US$495m 8.9%
4 Vietnam US$483.3m 8.7%
5 Mexico US$276.9m 5%
6 Italy US$233.8m 4.2%
7 United States US$225.4m 4.1%
8 Czechia US$148.4m 2.7%
9 United Kingdom US$125.9m 2.3%
10 Japan US$107.2m 1.9%

Top importers

RankCountryValueShare
1 United States US$896.7m 16.2%
2 China US$447m 8.1%
3 Germany US$423.3m 7.6%
4 Hong Kong SAR China US$298m 5.4%
5 France US$238m 4.3%
6 United Kingdom US$193.2m 3.5%
7 Czechia US$174.2m 3.1%
8 Italy US$166.3m 3%
9 Mexico US$143.7m 2.6%
10 Poland US$135m 2.4%

Products classified here

Questions and answers

What is the HS code for other apparatus for protecting electrical circuits?

Other apparatus for protecting electrical circuits fall under HS subheading 8536.30, part of heading 8536, in section XVI of the Harmonized System.

What is the import duty on other apparatus for protecting electrical circuits in the UK?

Under the UK Global Tariff, imports under 8536.30 from countries without a preferential agreement are free of duty. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.

What is the import duty on other apparatus for protecting electrical circuits in the EU?

Under the EU Combined Nomenclature, imports under 8536.30 from countries without a preferential agreement are free of duty. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.

Which country exports the most other apparatus for protecting electrical circuits?

China, with US$1.2bn in 2024 (22.3% of world exports).