Subheading · Section XVI

8536.41: For a voltage not exceeding 60 V

8536.41
  • 2%UK
  • 2.3%EU
  • 50%Türkiye
  • 2.7%USA
  • US$4.8bnWorld trade in 2024

8536.41 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 8536.41 covers 7 tariff lines and the duty is 2%.

The EU Combined Nomenclature divides subheading 8536.41 into 2 tariff lines; the duty is 2.3%.

In the Turkish Customs Tariff Schedule, subheading 8536.41 covers 2 tariff lines and the statutory rate is 50%.

The Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States has one tariff line for subheading 8536.41; the duty is 2.7%.

World trade in these goods reached US$4.8bn in 2024, down 5.5% on 2023.

China was the largest exporter with 24.1% of the total, ahead of Germany.

Germany imported the most (US$517.2m).

The United Kingdom ranked 23rd among 172 exporters with US$31.7m; its largest buyer was the United States.

The United Kingdom imported US$62.3m, most of it from China.

Duty rates compared

UK 2% Third-country duty 7 tariff lines EU 2.3% Third-country duty 2 tariff lines Türkiye 50% Statutory rate (Law 474) 2 tariff lines USA 2.7% General (MFN) 1 tariff line

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 41 00 00 For a voltage not exceeding 60 v 2%
  2. 8536 41 10 00 For a current not exceeding 2 a 2%
  3. 8536 41 10 10 For use in certain types of aircraft 2%
  4. 8536 41 10 20 Photoelectric (so called photovoltaic) relay consisting of a gaalas light-emitting diode, a galvanically isolated input circuit with a photovoltaic generator and a power mosfet output switch in a casing with connections for a voltage of 60 volts or less and a current of 2 amps or less 2%
  5. 8536 41 10 90 Other 2%
  6. 8536 41 90 00 For a current exceeding 2 a 2%
  7. 8536 41 90 10 For use in certain types of aircraft 2%
  8. Other 2%
  9. 8536 41 90 40 Power relay with:<br>-electromechanical and/or electromagnetical switching function,<br>-a load current of 3 a or more but not more than 16 a,<br>-a coil voltage of 5 v or more but not more than 24 v, and<br>-a distance between the connector pins of the load circuit not more than 15.6 mm 2%
  10. 8536 41 90 60 Power relay with the function of safely connecting or disconnecting the charging and/or power circuit of 48v batteries in a plastic housing, containing: <br>-current sensor 50a/400v,<br>-high voltage mild fuse 70v/300a,<br>-whether or not cable with connector,<br>for use in the production of rechargeable batteries for hybrid and electric vehicles 2%
  11. 8536 41 90 89 Other 2%

EU Combined Nomenclature

EU lines →
  1. 8536 41 For a voltage not exceeding 60 V:
  2. 8536 41 10 For a current not exceeding 2 A 2.3%—
  3. 8536 41 90 For a current exceeding 2 A 2.3%—

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. 8536.41 Anma gerilimi 60 voltu geçmeyenler:
  2. 8536.41.10.00.00 Anma akımı 2 A.i geçmeyenler 50%
  3. 8536.41.90.00.00 Anma akımı 2 A.i geçenler 50%

Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States

USA lines →
  1. 8536.41.00 For a voltage not exceeding 60 V 2.7%
  2. 8536.41.00.05 Automotive signaling flashers No.
  3. Other:
  4. With contacts rated at less than 10 A:
  5. 8536.41.00.20 Electromechanical No.
  6. 8536.41.00.30 Other No.
  7. Other:
  8. 8536.41.00.45 Contactors No.
  9. Other:
  10. 8536.41.00.50 Electromechanical No.
  11. 8536.41.00.60 Other No.

Special: reduced rates under trade agreements and preference programmes; the letters in brackets name the programmes (for example AU = Australia FTA, KR = Korea FTA).

World trade in 2024

8536.41 · US$4.8bn

Trade value (US$) no reported trade < US$33.4kUS$33.4k+US$3.5m+US$57.2m+> US$271.2m

Exports: 172
  1. China: US$1.2bn
  2. Germany: US$575.9m
  3. Japan: US$528.9m
  4. United States: US$401.1m
  5. France: US$271.2m
  6. Portugal: US$170m
  7. South Korea: US$166m
  8. Mexico: US$158.2m
  9. Spain: US$153.3m
  10. Thailand: US$108.5m
  11. Vietnam: US$107.8m
  12. Philippines: US$98.1m
  13. Taiwan: US$91.5m
  14. Czechia: US$82.2m
  15. Malaysia: US$66.6m
  16. Indonesia: US$58.1m
  17. India: US$57.2m
  18. Italy: US$54m
  19. Netherlands: US$52.1m
  20. Romania: US$51.4m
  21. Poland: US$41.1m
  22. Singapore: US$34.4m
  23. United Kingdom: US$31.7m
  24. Hong Kong SAR China: US$28m
  25. Hungary: US$25.1m
  26. Brazil: US$24.6m
  27. Austria: US$22.6m
  28. Serbia: US$22.2m
  29. Switzerland: US$18.9m
  30. Tunisia: US$17m
  31. Belgium: US$15.4m
  32. Sweden: US$14.1m
  33. Canada: US$13.6m
  34. Bulgaria: US$9.6m
  35. Denmark: US$9.1m
  36. Malta: US$8.6m
  37. Türkiye: US$6.5m
  38. Slovakia: US$5.9m
  39. Slovenia: US$4.9m
  40. Finland: US$4.4m
  41. Australia: US$4.4m
  42. Dominican Republic: US$3.5m
  43. Lithuania: US$2.8m
  44. Russia: US$2.7m
  45. South Africa: US$2.5m
  46. Latvia: US$2.1m
  47. Morocco: US$1.5m
  48. Ukraine: US$1.4m
  49. Estonia: US$1.3m
  50. New Zealand: US$1.2m
  51. Israel: US$1.1m
  52. Norway: US$946.2k
  53. Ireland: US$847k
  54. Sri Lanka: US$790.2k
  55. Kazakhstan: US$693k
  56. Croatia: US$689.3k
  57. United Arab Emirates: US$551.4k
  58. Greece: US$459.5k
  59. Argentina: US$394.2k
  60. Luxembourg: US$364k

Top exporters

RankCountryValueShare
1 China US$1.2bn 24.1%
2 Germany US$575.9m 12%
3 Japan US$528.9m 11%
4 United States US$401.1m 8.4%
5 France US$271.2m 5.7%
6 Portugal US$170m 3.5%
7 South Korea US$166m 3.5%
8 Mexico US$158.2m 3.3%
9 Spain US$153.3m 3.2%
10 Thailand US$108.5m 2.3%

Top importers

RankCountryValueShare
1 Germany US$517.2m 10.8%
2 United States US$498.4m 10.4%
3 Mexico US$456.1m 9.5%
4 China US$362m 7.5%
5 France US$169m 3.5%
6 Hong Kong SAR China US$160.8m 3.4%
7 Netherlands US$159.6m 3.3%
8 Japan US$156.8m 3.3%
9 South Korea US$155.9m 3.2%
10 Czechia US$139.4m 2.9%

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Questions and answers

What is the HS code for for a voltage not exceeding 60 V?

For a voltage not exceeding 60 V fall under HS subheading 8536.41, part of heading 8536, in section XVI of the Harmonized System.

What is the import duty on for a voltage not exceeding 60 V in the UK?

Under the UK Global Tariff, imports under 8536.41 from countries without a preferential agreement are charged at 2%. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.

What is the import duty on for a voltage not exceeding 60 V in the EU?

Under the EU Combined Nomenclature, imports under 8536.41 from countries without a preferential agreement are charged at 2.3%. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.

Which country exports the most for a voltage not exceeding 60 V?

China, with US$1.2bn in 2024 (24.1% of world exports).