Subheading · Chapter 85 · Heading 8536
8536.50: Electrical apparatus for switching or protecting electrical: other switches
Other switches, up to 1000 V
Official description Other switches
8536.50 is the HS subheading for other switches, up to 1000 V, under heading 8536 in chapter 85.
What you pay
Importing into UK
Rates by national line · UK Global Tariff
UK lines →- 8536 50 00 00 Other switches
- 8536 50 03 00 Electronic ac switches consisting of optically coupled input and output circuits (insulated thyristor ac switches) Free
- 8536 50 05 00 Electronic switches, including temperature protected electronic switches, consisting of a transistor and a logic chip (chip-on-chip technology) Free
- 8536 50 07 00 Electromechanical snap-action switches for a current not exceeding 11 a Free
- Other
- For a voltage not exceeding 60 v
- 8536 50 11 00 Push-button switches Free
- 8536 50 15 00 Rotary switches Free
- 8536 50 19 00 Other Free
- 8536 50 80 00 Other Free
Additional duties and import rules
Charges on top of the customs duty, and rules the goods must meet at the border.
Additional duties and charges 2
- Additional dutyAdditional duties 35%
- Applies to goods from
- Belarus, Russia
- Legal act
- 2022 No. 376
- Documents
- 9008
- Duty suspensionAirworthiness tariff suspension Free
- Applies to goods from
- all countries
- Legal act
- S.I. 2018/1249
- Documents
- C119 Authorised Release Certificate — EASA Form 1 (Appendix I to Annex I to Regulation (EU) No 748/2012), or equivalent certificate
Import requirements 4
- Prohibition or restrictionImport prohibition
- Applies to goods from
- North Korea
- Legal act
- S.I. 2019/411
- Import controlRestriction on entry into free circulation
- Applies to goods from
- Russia, Ukraine
- Legal act
- 2023 No. 440, S.I. 2022/395
- Documents
- 9011
- 9022
- 9038
- 9009
- 9010
- 9017
- Import controlImport control on restricted goods and technologies
- Applies to goods from
- Iran, North Korea
- Legal act
- S.I. 2019/461, S.I. 2019/411
- Import controlImport control of mercury
- Applies to goods from
- all countries
- Legal act
- S.I. 2019/96
- Documents
- Tariff lines
- on 4 of 7 lines
Preferential rates by country
| Agreement or scheme | Countries | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| standard rate (no agreement) | — | Free |
| DCTS Comprehensive | Afghanistan, Angola, Bangladesh, Benin and 38 moreAfghanistan, Angola, Bangladesh, Benin, Bhutan, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Congo - Kinshasa, Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gambia, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Haiti, Kiribati, Laos, Liberia, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Myanmar (Burma), Nepal, Niger, Rwanda, São Tomé & Príncipe, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania, Timor-Leste, Togo, Tuvalu, Uganda, Yemen, Zambia | Free |
| European Union (including code "EU") | Free | |
| DCTS Enhanced | Algeria, Bolivia, Cape Verde, Congo - Brazzaville and 13 moreAlgeria, Bolivia, Cape Verde, Congo - Brazzaville, Cook Islands, Kyrgyzstan, Micronesia, Mongolia, Nigeria, Niue, Pakistan, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Syria, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu | Free |
| CARIFORUM | Antigua & Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize and 10 moreAntigua & Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Grenada, Guyana, Jamaica, St Kitts & Nevis, St Lucia, St Vincent & the Grenadines, Suriname, Trinidad & Tobago | Free |
| OCTs (Overseas Countries and Territories) | Anguilla, Bermuda, British Indian Ocean Territory, British Virgin Islands and 7 moreAnguilla, Bermuda, British Indian Ocean Territory, British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Falkland Islands, Montserrat, Pitcairn Islands, South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands, St Helena, Turks & Caicos Islands | Free |
| Central America | Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Panama | Free |
| SADC EPA | Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, Mozambique, Namibia | Free |
| Eastern and Southern Africa States | Madagascar, Mauritius, Seychelles, Zimbabwe | Free |
| CPTPP | Brunei, Malaysia | Free |
| UK–Andorra agreement | Andorra | Free |
| UK–Albania agreement | Albania | Free |
| UK–Australia agreement | Australia | Free |
| UK–Canada agreement | Canada | Free |
| UK–Switzerland agreement | Switzerland | Free |
| UK–Côte d’Ivoire agreement | Côte d’Ivoire | Free |
| UK–Chile agreement | Chile | Free |
| UK–Cameroon agreement | Cameroon | Free |
| UK–Colombia agreement | Colombia | Free |
| UK–Ceuta & Melilla agreement | Ceuta & Melilla | Free |
| UK–Ecuador agreement | Ecuador | Free |
| UK–Egypt agreement | Egypt | Free |
| UK–Fiji agreement | Fiji | Free |
| UK–Faroe Islands agreement | Faroe Islands | Free |
| UK–Georgia agreement | Georgia | Free |
| UK–Ghana agreement | Ghana | Free |
| DCTS Standard | Indonesia | Free |
| UK–Israel agreement | Israel | Free |
| UK–India agreement | India | Free |
| UK–Iceland agreement | Iceland | Free |
| UK–Jordan agreement | Jordan | Free |
| UK–Japan agreement | Japan | Free |
| UK–Kenya agreement | Kenya | Free |
| UK–South Korea agreement | South Korea | Free |
| UK–Lebanon agreement | Lebanon | Free |
| UK–Liechtenstein agreement | Liechtenstein | Free |
| UK–Morocco agreement | Morocco | Free |
| UK–Moldova agreement | Moldova | Free |
| UK–North Macedonia agreement | North Macedonia | Free |
| UK–Mexico agreement | Mexico | Free |
| UK–Norway agreement | Norway | Free |
| UK–New Zealand agreement | New Zealand | Free |
| UK–Peru agreement | Peru | Free |
| UK–Papua New Guinea agreement | Papua New Guinea | Free |
| UK–Palestinian Territories agreement | Palestinian Territories | Free |
| UK–Serbia agreement | Serbia | Free |
| UK–Solomon Islands agreement | Solomon Islands | Free |
| UK–Singapore agreement | Singapore | Free |
| UK–San Marino agreement | San Marino | Free |
| UK–Tunisia agreement | Tunisia | Free |
| UK–Türkiye agreement | Türkiye | Free |
| UK–Ukraine agreement | Ukraine | Free |
| UK–Vietnam agreement | Vietnam | Free |
| UK–Samoa agreement | Samoa | Free |
| UK–Kosovo agreement | Kosovo | Free |
| UK–South Africa agreement | South Africa | Free |
UK: imports by month
Main suppliers, last 12 months
| Country | Value | Share | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
 China | £153.5m | 29.2% | +1.1% |
 United States | £60.6m | 11.5% | +4% |
 Germany | £56.9m | 10.8% | +12.1% |
 France | £30.7m | 5.8% | +6.4% |
 Mexico | £25.4m | 4.8% | +35.5% |
 Japan | £17.1m | 3.3% | -6.4% |
 Italy | £14.4m | 2.7% | +11.7% |
 Finland | £11.8m | 2.2% | +41.9% |
Same subheading in other tariffs
EU Free Third-country duty 7 tariff lines 
Türkiye Free – 50% Third-country duty 11 tariff lines · average 6% USA Free General (MFN) 3 tariff lines 
Canada Free General (MFN) 9 tariff lines Mexico Free – 5% General (MFN) 12 tariff lines · average 0.4% 
Brazil Free – 16% General (MFN) 4 tariff lines · average 5.8% 
Argentina Free – 16% General (MFN) 33 tariff lines · average 14.6% 
Peru Free General (MFN) 3 tariff lines 
New Zealand Free General (MFN) 20 tariff lines Japan Free General (MFN) 3 tariff lines 
Taiwan Free General (MFN) 10 tariff lines 
GCC Free General (MFN) 9 tariff lines 
Switzerland Free General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
Norway Free General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
North Macedonia Free – 15% General (MFN) 10 tariff lines · average 4.5% 
Nigeria 20% General (MFN) 1 tariff line World trade in 2024
Trade value (US$) no reported trade < US$81kUS$81k+US$22m+US$248m+> US$619m
Exports: 217
- China: US$4.5bn
- Germany: US$2.9bn
- United States: US$2.1bn
- Mexico: US$1.4bn
- Japan: US$1.4bn
- France: US$992m
- Italy: US$619m
- Czechia: US$534m
- Vietnam: US$511m
- Thailand: US$486m
- Romania: US$467m
- South Korea: US$381m
- United Kingdom: US$378m
- Taiwan: US$336m
- Indonesia: US$302m
- Hungary: US$300m
- Switzerland: US$289m
- Poland: US$282m
- Netherlands: US$264m
- India: US$254m
- Malaysia: US$252m
- Spain: US$248m
- Philippines: US$226m
- Tunisia: US$214m
- Finland: US$185m
- Belgium: US$170m
- Singapore: US$163m
- Türkiye: US$160m
- Austria: US$152m
- Bulgaria: US$150m
- Sweden: US$114m
- Dominican Republic: US$110m
- Canada: US$106m
- Hong Kong SAR China: US$91m
- Costa Rica: US$82m
- Slovakia: US$80m
- Serbia: US$69m
- Morocco: US$66m
- Denmark: US$63m
- Malta: US$60m
- North Macedonia: US$52m
- Egypt: US$51m
- Brazil: US$51m
- Portugal: US$46m
- Slovenia: US$44m
- Australia: US$43m
- Lithuania: US$42m
- Croatia: US$37m
- Ukraine: US$37m
- Latvia: US$35m
- Sri Lanka: US$30m
- Ireland: US$30m
- Israel: US$26m
- Russia: US$23m
- Estonia: US$22m
- South Africa: US$20m
- Bosnia & Herzegovina: US$15m
- Norway: US$14m
- New Zealand: US$14m
- Cambodia: US$11m
Trade value (US$) no reported trade < US$5mUS$5m+US$42m+US$271m+> US$711m
Imports: 220
- United States: US$3.3bn
- Germany: US$2.3bn
- Mexico: US$1.5bn
- China: US$1bn
- France: US$823m
- Japan: US$719m
- Canada: US$711m
- Italy: US$674m
- United Kingdom: US$648m
- Hong Kong SAR China: US$569m
- Czechia: US$534m
- Netherlands: US$523m
- Spain: US$509m
- Poland: US$446m
- Singapore: US$411m
- Brazil: US$409m
- India: US$389m
- South Korea: US$384m
- Türkiye: US$367m
- Thailand: US$334m
- Vietnam: US$326m
- Austria: US$271m
- Romania: US$265m
- Sweden: US$251m
- Malaysia: US$242m
- Hungary: US$232m
- Belgium: US$218m
- Taiwan: US$214m
- Switzerland: US$213m
- Australia: US$209m
- United Arab Emirates: US$184m
- Indonesia: US$184m
- Slovakia: US$160m
- Saudi Arabia: US$144m
- Denmark: US$123m
- Argentina: US$123m
- Portugal: US$119m
- Russia: US$117m
- Philippines: US$116m
- Ireland: US$92m
- Bulgaria: US$91m
- Finland: US$88m
- South Africa: US$88m
- Norway: US$79m
- Tunisia: US$76m
- Slovenia: US$67m
- Peru: US$62m
- Israel: US$61m
- Iraq: US$57m
- Morocco: US$54m
- Chile: US$52m
- Colombia: US$52m
- Egypt: US$47m
- Ukraine: US$43m
- Greece: US$42m
- Serbia: US$40m
- New Zealand: US$38m
- Uzbekistan: US$36m
- Kazakhstan: US$34m
- Croatia: US$34m
Top exporters
| Rank | Country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | China | US$4.5bn | 20.4% |
| 2 | Germany | US$2.9bn | 12.9% |
| 3 | United States | US$2.1bn | 9.4% |
| 4 | Mexico | US$1.4bn | 6.5% |
| 5 | Japan | US$1.4bn | 6.3% |
| 6 | France | US$992m | 4.5% |
| 7 | Italy | US$619m | 2.8% |
| 8 |  Czechia | US$534m | 2.4% |
| 9 |  Vietnam | US$511m | 2.3% |
| 10 |  Thailand | US$486m | 2.2% |
Top importers
| Rank | Country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States | US$3.3bn | 14.6% |
| 2 | Germany | US$2.3bn | 10.2% |
| 3 | Mexico | US$1.5bn | 6.6% |
| 4 | China | US$1bn | 4.7% |
| 5 | France | US$823m | 3.7% |
| 6 | Japan | US$719m | 3.2% |
| 7 | Canada | US$711m | 3.2% |
| 8 | Italy | US$674m | 3% |
| 9 | United Kingdom | US$648m | 2.9% |
| 10 |  Hong Kong SAR China | US$569m | 2.6% |
Import duty on this product around the world 165
The most-favoured-nation (MFN) duty each country applies to goods of this HS subheading: the average over its national tariff lines, with the lowest and highest line where they differ. Goods from countries with a trade agreement often pay less.
- 5%median duty
- 40number of duty-free countries (MFN)
- 35%highest: Kenya, Algeria, Maldives
165
| Importing country | MFN duty | lines from – to | data year |
|---|---|---|---|
 Afghanistan | 2.5% | 2018 · HS 2012 | |
 Albania | 0% | 2023 | |
 Algeria | 30% | 2023 | |
 Angola | 2% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Anguilla | 20% | 2021 · HS 2017 | |
 Antigua & Barbuda | 5% | 2021 · HS 2007 | |
| Argentina | 5% | 0% – 16% | 2023 · HS 2017 |
 Armenia | 2.5% | 0% – 7.5% | 2023 |
 Aruba | 10% | 2021 · HS 2012 | |
 Australia | 0% | 2023 | |
 Azerbaijan | 15% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Bahamas | 5% | 2022 | |
 Bahrain | 0% | 2023 | |
 Bangladesh | 25% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Barbados | 5% | 2022 · HS 2017 | |
 Belarus | 4.4% | 0% – 7.5% | 2021 · HS 2017 |
 Belize | 5% | 2023 | |
 Benin | 20% | 2023 | |
 Bermuda | 25% | 2023 | |
 Bhutan | 10% | 2022 | |
 Bolivia | 10% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Bosnia & Herzegovina | 10% | 2022 | |
 Botswana | 4% | 0% – 15% | 2023 |
| Brazil | 5% | 0% – 16% | 2023 · HS 2017 |
 Brunei | 0% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Burkina Faso | 20% | 2023 | |
 Burundi | 10% | 2023 | |
 Cambodia | 15% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Cameroon | 20% | 2023 | |
| Canada | 0% | 2023 | |
 Cape Verde | 2.8% | 0% – 10% | 2023 · HS 2017 |
 Cayman Islands | 22% | 2021 · HS 2002 | |
 Central African Republic | 20% | 2023 | |
 Chad | 20% | 2023 | |
 Chile | 6% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
| China | 0% | 2023 | |
 Colombia | 0% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Comoros | 20% | 2021 · HS 2017 | |
 Congo - Brazzaville | 20% | 2023 | |
 Cook Islands | 0% | 2022 · HS 2017 | |
 Costa Rica | 2.3% | 0% – 9% | 2023 |
 Côte d’Ivoire | 20% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Cuba | 10% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Dominica | 5% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Dominican Republic | 1% | 0% – 3% | 2023 |
 Ecuador | 1.7% | 0% – 5% | 2023 · HS 2017 |
 Egypt | 6.7% | 0% – 20% | 2019 · HS 2017 |
 El Salvador | 5% | 0% – 10% | 2022 |
 Equatorial Guinea | 20% | 2023 | |
 Eswatini | 4% | 0% – 15% | 2023 |
 Ethiopia | 20% | 2021 · HS 2017 | |
| European Union (27 countries) | 0% | 2023 | |
 Fiji | 5% | 2023 | |
 French Polynesia | 6% | 2023 | |
 Gabon | 20% | 2023 | |
 Gambia | 20% | 2023 | |
 Georgia | 0% | 2022 · HS 2017 | |
 Ghana | 20% | 2023 | |
 Gibraltar | 12% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Grenada | 5% | 2023 · HS 2012 | |
 Guatemala | 5% | 0% – 10% | 2023 |
 Guinea | 20% | 2023 | |
 Guinea-Bissau | 20% | 2023 | |
 Guyana | 5% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Haiti | 5% | 2020 · HS 2017 | |
 Honduras | 5% | 0% – 10% | 2023 |
| Hong Kong SAR China | 0% | 2023 | |
 Iceland | 0% | 2023 | |
 India | 10% | 2023 | |
 Indonesia | 2.5% | 0% – 5% | 2023 |
 Iran | 24% | 5% – 32% | 2020 · HS 2017 |
 Israel | 3% | 0% – 12% | 2022 · HS 2017 |
 Jamaica | 0% | 2023 | |
| Japan | 0% | 2023 | |
 Jordan | 3% | 0% – 15% | 2023 |
 Kazakhstan | 0.7% | 0% – 8% | 2023 |
 Kenya | 35% | 2023 | |
 Kiribati | 0% | 2023 · HS 2002 | |
 Kuwait | 0% | 2023 | |
 Kyrgyzstan | 4.4% | 0% – 7.5% | 2021 · HS 2017 |
 Laos | 5% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Lebanon | 5% | 2020 · HS 2017 | |
 Lesotho | 4% | 0% – 15% | 2023 |
 Liberia | 20% | 2023 | |
 Libya | 5% | 2021 · HS 2017 | |
 Liechtenstein | 0% | 2021 · HS 2017 | |
 Macao SAR China | 0% | 2023 | |
 Madagascar | 10% | 2023 | |
 Malawi | 10% | 2021 · HS 2017 | |
 Malaysia | 0% | 2023 | |
 Maldives | 30% | 20% – 50% | 2023 |
 Mali | 20% | 2023 | |
 Mauritania | 20% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Mauritius | 0% | 2023 | |
| Mexico | 2.5% | 0% – 5% | 2023 · HS 2017 |
 Micronesia | 4% | 2021 · HS 2017 | |
 Moldova | 4.6% | 0% – 8% | 2023 · HS 2017 |
 Mongolia | 5% | 2023 | |
 Montserrat | 15% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Morocco | 15% | 2.5% – 40% | 2023 |
 Mozambique | 7.5% | 2023 | |
 Myanmar (Burma) | 3% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Namibia | 4% | 0% – 15% | 2023 |
 Nauru | 10% | 2021 · HS 2017 | |
 Nepal | 0% | 2023 | |
| New Zealand | 0% | 2023 | |
 Nicaragua | 5% | 0% – 10% | 2023 |
 Niger | 20% | 2023 | |
| Nigeria | 20% | 2023 | |
| North Macedonia | 8.6% | 0% – 15% | 2023 |
| Norway | 0% | 2023 | |
 Oman | 0% | 2023 | |
 Pakistan | 27% | 3% – 35% | 2023 |
 Palau | 3% | 2023 · HS 2012 | |
 Palestinian Territories | 3% | 0% – 12% | 2017 · HS 2017 |
 Panama | 2.5% | 0% – 5% | 2023 |
 Papua New Guinea | 0% | 2023 | |
 Paraguay | 1.5% | 0% – 2% | 2023 · HS 2017 |
| Peru | 0% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Philippines | 0% | 2023 | |
 Qatar | 0% | 2023 | |
 Russia | 4.4% | 0% – 7.5% | 2021 · HS 2017 |
 Rwanda | 10% | 2023 | |
 Samoa | 8% | 2020 · HS 2017 | |
 São Tomé & Príncipe | 10% | 2019 · HS 2017 | |
 Saudi Arabia | 0% | 2023 | |
 Senegal | 20% | 2023 | |
 Seychelles | 0% | 2023 | |
 Sierra Leone | 20% | 2023 | |
 Singapore | 0% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Solomon Islands | 10% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Somalia | 15% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 South Africa | 4% | 0% – 15% | 2023 |
 South Korea | 1% | 0% – 1.6% | 2023 |
 Sri Lanka | 7.5% | 0% – 15% | 2023 |
 St Kitts & Nevis | 5% | 2023 | |
 St Lucia | 0% | 2023 · HS 2012 | |
 St Pierre & Miquelon | 5% | 2021 · HS 2017 | |
 St Vincent & the Grenadines | 5% | 2023 | |
 Sudan | 10% | 2021 · HS 2017 | |
 Suriname | 5% | 2023 · HS 2007 | |
| Switzerland | 0% | 2023 | |
 Syria | 5% | 2020 · HS 2012 | |
 Tajikistan | 0% | 2021 · HS 2012 | |
 Tanzania | 10% | 2023 | |
| Thailand | 8.3% | 0% – 10% | 2023 |
 Togo | 20% | 2023 | |
 Tonga | 15% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Trinidad & Tobago | 0% | 2023 · HS 2012 | |
| Türkiye | 1.3% | 0% – 2.3% | 2023 |
 Tuvalu | 0% | 2017 · HS 2017 | |
 Uganda | 10% | 2023 | |
 Ukraine | 2% | 0% – 5% | 2023 · HS 2017 |
 United Arab Emirates | 0% | 2023 | |
| United Kingdom | 0% | 2023 | |
| United States | 0% | 2023 | |
 Uruguay | 9.7% | 0% – 16% | 2023 · HS 2017 |
 Uzbekistan | 5% | 2021 · HS 2017 | |
 Vanuatu | 15% | 2023 | |
 Venezuela | 5% | 0% – 16% | 2023 · HS 2017 |
| Vietnam | 10% | 0% – 15% | 2023 |
 Wallis & Futuna | 6% | 2021 · HS 2012 | |
 Yemen | 5% | 2017 · HS 2017 | |
 Zambia | 15% | 2023 | |
 Zimbabwe | 0% | 2023 |
Tariff data years 2017–2023; rates may have changed since. · UNCTAD TRAINS, accessed via WITS (World Bank)
Classifications and correspondences
Where this HS subheading sits in the United Nations' statistical classifications, and which codes it had in earlier editions of the Harmonized System.
- SITC Rev. 4
- 77255 Other switches for a voltage not > 1,000 V
- End use (BEC Rev. 5)
- Intermediate goods · BEC 3112
- CPC 2.1 product
- 46212 Electrical apparatus for switching or protecting electrical circuits, for making connexions to or in electrical circuits, for a voltage not exceeding 1000 V
- ISIC Rev. 4 activity
- 2710 Manufacture of electric motors, generators, transformers and electricity distribution and control apparatus
Earlier HS editions
| HS | Code | |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 8536.50 | changed |
| 2012 | 8536.50 | changed |
| 2007 | 8536.50 | changed |
| 2002 | 8536.50 | changed |
| 1996 | 8536.50 | changed |
| 1992 | 8536.50 | changed |
Correspondence tables of the United Nations Statistics Division (UNSD)
Binding rulings for similar goods 33
Decisions of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CROSS) and HMRC (Advance Tariff Rulings) on goods classified here. A ruling binds only its holder, but shows how the authorities classify similar goods. The descriptions are the authorities’ own, in English.
- H354469 U.S. CBP
Request for reconsideration of NY N352330; Classification of a bimetal switch from Japan
- N352330 U.S. CBP
The tariff classification of bimetal temperature switches from Japan
- N352296 U.S. CBP
The tariff classification of an inhibitor switch from South Korea
- H326279 U.S. CBP
Protest and Application for Further Review No 4501-21-103251; Classification of Educational Robot Kit Parts
- N339686 U.S. CBP
The tariff classification of a photoelectric controller from China
- N339201 U.S. CBP
The tariff classification of a pushbutton switch from China
- 600016015 HMRC
This product is an electromechanical, latching coaxial RF/microwave switch designed solely to route RF signals between alternative RF paths. It operates from +22 to +32 VDC, has SMA female RF connectors and covers the 10.0–15.0 GHz frequency range. It does not contain active RF signal-processing…
- 600015220 HMRC
An Infrared microwave sensor for an outdoor solar light. It is used to detect motion which in turn will trigger lights only when needed. This will improve energy efficiency. The voltage is 3 - 16V. This item is imported as a separate component to be assembled at a later date. Packaged in a carton…
- 600015030 HMRC
A D4B series limit switch designed for reliable position detection and safety applications in industrial environments. This switch features a top roller plunger actuator for consistent operation when contacted by moving machine parts and is equipped with 1 normally closed (NC) and 1 normally open…
- 600012376 HMRC
Waveguide Switch is a hollow metallic structure that guide electromagnetic waves, at a lower loss at high frequencies compared to coaxial cables. Waveguide switches are integral components in waveguide systems used to control the direction of electromagnetic waves or to selectively connect or…
- 600012310 HMRC
The kit has 2 contain sensors and 1 motion sensor The contact sensors have magnets, which are attached to a door/window, when opened and the magnetic contact is broken this will trigger the device to send a alert to your mobile phone. The motion sensor will only detect movement and would also send…
- 600012308 HMRC
A Camera switching module for commercial vehicles. The device is a camera switching module that allows either one of two camera inputs to be fed to a monitor depending on if a 12-24VDC signal is received by the trigger wire. The item consists of a PCB mounted in a resin potted plastic case and is…
33 rulings in total for this code
Recent rule changes mentioning this code
Acts whose text cites this code or its heading. Check the act itself: a code can be cited for reasons other than a change of its duty.
- Tariff change
UK Trade Tariff: measure changes on 1015 commodity codes
Trade Tariff changes 2026-09-29 · Source: trade-tariff.service.gov.uk
- Sanctions · Applies from:
The Iran (Sanctions) (Amendment) Regulations 2026
S.I. 2026/983 · Source: legislation.gov.uk
- Tariff change
UK Trade Tariff: measure changes on 497 commodity codes
Trade Tariff changes 2026-09-01 · Source: trade-tariff.service.gov.uk
- Other
Update to VAT Coverage – 28 August 2026
Trade Tariff news 8118 · Source: trade-tariff.service.gov.uk
- Import and export controls
RG 11.07.2026 sayı 33307 · Source: resmigazete.gov.tr
- Tariff change
İthalat Rejimi Kararında Değişiklik Yapılmasına İlişkin Karar (Karar Sayısı: 11506)
RG 11.07.2026 sayı 33307 · Karar 11506 · Source: resmigazete.gov.tr
- Sanctions · Applies from:
CELEX 32026R0506 · Source: eur-lex.europa.eu
In the UK Global Tariff, subheading 8536.50 covers 7 tariff lines and the duty is duty-free.
The EU Combined Nomenclature divides subheading 8536.50 into 7 tariff lines; the duty is duty-free.
Goods from 174 countries can enter the UK at a preferential rate instead of the standard Free; 174 of them pay no duty at all, for example under DCTS Comprehensive or European Union.
In the UK, additional duty of 35% applies on top of the customs duty to goods from Belarus and Russia.
In the 12 months to August 2026, the UK imported other switches, up to 1000 V worth £526m (up 4% on the year before), at an average of £35.62 per kg; China supplied 29%, followed by United States.
World trade in other switches, up to 1000 V reached US$22.2bn in 2024, down 1.4% on 2023.
China was the largest exporter with 20.4% of the total, ahead of Germany.
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Questions and answers
What is the HS code for electrical apparatus for switching or protecting electrical: other switches?
Electrical apparatus for switching or protecting electrical: other switches fall under HS subheading 8536.50, part of heading 8536, in section XVI of the Harmonized System.
What is the import duty on electrical apparatus for switching or protecting… in the UK?
Under the UK Global Tariff, imports under 8536.50 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 electrical apparatus for switching or protecting… in the EU?
Under the EU Combined Nomenclature, imports under 8536.50 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 electrical apparatus for switching or protecting…?
China, with US$4.5bn in 2024 (20.4% of world exports).
Which countries can export other switches, up to 1000 V to the UK duty-free?
174 countries pay no duty under a trade agreement or preference scheme, among them partners under DCTS Comprehensive, European Union, DCTS Enhanced. The goods must meet the agreement’s rules of origin and the importer needs proof of origin; otherwise the standard rate of Free applies. Pick a country above to see its rate.
Is there anti-dumping duty on other switches, up to 1000 V?
The UK charges additional duty of 35% on goods from Belarus and Russia. Lower rates apply to the named exporters listed in the measure.
Where does the UK import other switches, up to 1000 V from?
In the 12 months to August 2026, the largest suppliers were China (29%), United States (12%) and Germany (11%), out of total imports of £526m.
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