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:
Official tariff path
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:
Level: headingGeneral duty: Varies / see child provision
What does HTS 8536 cover?
This provision appears in the 2026 Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States under the following legal tariff hierarchy. A product must match the wording and applicable section or chapter notes before this code is used on an entry.
1Electrical 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:
Based on USITC HTS 2026 Revision 12, published July 21, 2026. The general rate does not include every origin-specific program, Section 301 or 232 measure, antidumping or countervailing duty, quota, or other agency requirement.