Subheading · Section XVI

8536.50: Electrical apparatus for switching or protecting electrical: other switches

8536.50

Official description Other switches

  • FreeUK
  • FreeEU
  • 50%Türkiye
  • FreeUSA
  • US$22.2bnWorld trade in 2024

8536.50 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 8536.50 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.

In the Turkish Customs Tariff Schedule, subheading 8536.50 covers 11 tariff lines and the statutory rate is 50%.

The Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States divides subheading 8536.50 into 3 tariff lines; the duty is duty-free.

World trade in these goods 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.

The United States imported the most (US$3.3bn).

The United Kingdom ranked 13th among 217 exporters with US$378m; its largest buyer was the United States.

The United Kingdom imported US$647.7m, most of it from China.

Duty rates compared

UK Free Third-country duty 7 tariff lines EU Free Third-country duty 7 tariff lines Türkiye 50% Statutory rate (Law 474) 11 tariff lines USA Free General (MFN) 3 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 50 00 00 Other switches
  2. 8536 50 03 00 Electronic ac switches consisting of optically coupled input and output circuits (insulated thyristor ac switches) Free
  3. 8536 50 05 00 Electronic switches, including temperature protected electronic switches, consisting of a transistor and a logic chip (chip-on-chip technology) Free
  4. 8536 50 07 00 Electromechanical snap-action switches for a current not exceeding 11 a Free
  5. Other
  6. For a voltage not exceeding 60 v
  7. 8536 50 11 00 Push-button switches Free
  8. 8536 50 15 00 Rotary switches Free
  9. 8536 50 19 00 Other Free
  10. 8536 50 80 00 Other Free

EU Combined Nomenclature

EU lines →
  1. 8536 50 Other switches:
  2. 8536 50 03 Electronic AC switches consisting of optically coupled input and output circuits (insulated thyristor AC switches) Free—
  3. 8536 50 05 Electronic switches, including temperature protected electronic switches, consisting of a transistor and a logic chip (chip-on-chip technology) Free—
  4. 8536 50 07 Electromechanical snap-action switches for a current not exceeding 11 A Free—
  5. Other:
  6. For a voltage not exceeding 60 V:
  7. 8536 50 11 Push-button switches Free—
  8. 8536 50 15 Rotary switches Free—
  9. 8536 50 19 Other Free—
  10. 8536 50 80 Other 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. 8536.50 Diğer anahtarlar :
  2. 8536.50.03.00.00 Optik olarak ikili giriş ve çıkış devresi ihtiva eden elektronik AC anahtarları ( İzole edilmiş tristör AC anahtarları ) 50%
  3. 8536.50.05.00.00 Bir transistör ve lojik chip (chip-on chip technology) ihtiva eden elektronik anahtarlar ( ısı korumalı elektronik anahtarlar dahil ) 50%
  4. 8536.50.07.00.00 11 A. i geçmeyen akım için olan elektromekanik ani hareketli ( snap-action ) anahtarlar 50%
  5. Diğerleri :
  6. Anma gerilimi 60 voltu geçmeyenler:
  7. 8536.50.11.00.00 Basma düğmeli olanlar 50%
  8. Rotatif olanlar
  9. 8536.50.15.00.11 Kontak akımı 10 A. i geçmeyen rotatif anahtarlar 50%
  10. 8536.50.15.00.12 Kontak akımı 10 A. i geçen rotatif anahtarlar 50%
  11. 8536.50.19.00.00 Diğerleri 50%
  12. Diğerleri
  13. 8536.50.80.00.11 Floresans ampuller için komple starterler 50%
  14. 8536.50.80.00.15 Ev tipi anahtarlar 50%
  15. 8536.50.80.00.16 Kollu şalterler 50%
  16. 8536.50.80.00.18 Diğerleri 50%

Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States

USA lines →
  1. 8536.50 Other switches:
  2. 8536.50.40.00 Motor starters FreeNo.
  3. Other:
  4. 8536.50.70.00 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 FreeNo.
  5. 8536.50.90 Other Free
  6. Rotary:
  7. 8536.50.90.20 Rated at not over 5 A No.
  8. 8536.50.90.25 Rated at over 5 A No.
  9. Push-button:
  10. Rated at not over 5 A
  11. 8536.50.90.31 Momentary contact No.
  12. 8536.50.90.32 Other, gang switches No.
  13. 8536.50.90.33 Other No.
  14. 8536.50.90.35 Rated at over 5 A No.
  15. 8536.50.90.40 Snap-action, other than limit No.
  16. 8536.50.90.45 Knife No.
  17. 8536.50.90.50 Slide No.
  18. 8536.50.90.55 Limit No.
  19. 8536.50.90.65 Other No.

World trade in 2024

8536.50 · US$22.2bn

Trade value (US$) no reported trade < US$80.5kUS$80.5k+US$21.6m+US$247.8m+> US$619m

Exports: 217
  1. China: US$4.5bn
  2. Germany: US$2.9bn
  3. United States: US$2.1bn
  4. Mexico: US$1.4bn
  5. Japan: US$1.4bn
  6. France: US$991.8m
  7. Italy: US$619m
  8. Czechia: US$534.4m
  9. Vietnam: US$511.4m
  10. Thailand: US$486.1m
  11. Romania: US$466.8m
  12. South Korea: US$381.4m
  13. United Kingdom: US$378m
  14. Taiwan: US$336m
  15. Indonesia: US$302.4m
  16. Hungary: US$300.2m
  17. Switzerland: US$288.9m
  18. Poland: US$281.5m
  19. Netherlands: US$263.9m
  20. India: US$254.1m
  21. Malaysia: US$251.6m
  22. Spain: US$247.8m
  23. Philippines: US$226m
  24. Tunisia: US$214.3m
  25. Finland: US$185.3m
  26. Belgium: US$170.2m
  27. Singapore: US$162.5m
  28. Türkiye: US$159.6m
  29. Austria: US$152.2m
  30. Bulgaria: US$149.9m
  31. Sweden: US$113.7m
  32. Dominican Republic: US$110.1m
  33. Canada: US$106.3m
  34. Hong Kong SAR China: US$90.8m
  35. Costa Rica: US$82.4m
  36. Slovakia: US$79.8m
  37. Serbia: US$69.1m
  38. Morocco: US$66m
  39. Denmark: US$62.6m
  40. Malta: US$59.9m
  41. North Macedonia: US$52.3m
  42. Egypt: US$51m
  43. Brazil: US$50.8m
  44. Portugal: US$46.2m
  45. Slovenia: US$44.3m
  46. Australia: US$42.7m
  47. Lithuania: US$42.1m
  48. Croatia: US$37.2m
  49. Ukraine: US$36.5m
  50. Latvia: US$35.3m
  51. Sri Lanka: US$30.3m
  52. Ireland: US$30.2m
  53. Israel: US$26.4m
  54. Russia: US$23.4m
  55. Estonia: US$21.6m
  56. South Africa: US$20.2m
  57. Bosnia & Herzegovina: US$15m
  58. Norway: US$14.4m
  59. New Zealand: US$13.8m
  60. Cambodia: US$11.1m

Top exporters

RankCountryValueShare
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$991.8m 4.5%
7 Italy US$619m 2.8%
8 Czechia US$534.4m 2.4%
9 Vietnam US$511.4m 2.3%
10 Thailand US$486.1m 2.2%

Top importers

RankCountryValueShare
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$822.6m 3.7%
6 Japan US$718.6m 3.2%
7 Canada US$710.8m 3.2%
8 Italy US$674m 3%
9 United Kingdom US$647.7m 2.9%
10 Hong Kong SAR China US$568.6m 2.6%

Products classified here

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).