What types of products fall under HS-4 8535?

HS-4 8535 covers electrical apparatus for switching and protecting circuits, including fuses, circuit breakers, isolating switches, and surge suppressors, all for voltages exceeding 1000 volts.

How do I choose between HS-6 853521 and 853529?

Choose HS-6 853521 for automatic circuit breakers rated between 1000 volts and 72.5kV, and HS-6 853529 for those rated at 72.5kV or more.

What does n.e.c. mean in HS-6 853590?

n.e.c. stands for 'not elsewhere classified,' meaning this code is for electrical apparatus that doesn't fit into the other specified categories in heading 8535.

Are there special import requirements for fuses over 1000 volts?

Yes, fuses exceeding 1000 volts may have specific safety and regulatory requirements that vary by country. Check with local customs and electrical safety standards.

Can I use HS-4 8535 for low voltage equipment?

No, HS-4 8535 is specifically for electrical apparatus designed for voltages exceeding 1000 volts. Use a different heading for low voltage equipment.

HS-4 · Heading

8535 — Electrical apparatus for switching, protecting electrical circuits, for making connections to or in electrical circuits; for a voltage exceeding 1000 volts

Chapter 85: Electrical machinery and equipment

Plain-language overview

Use HS-4 8535 when importing or exporting electrical apparatus designed for switching and protecting electrical circuits with a voltage exceeding 1000 volts. For example, if you're handling automatic circuit breakers rated for 72.5kV, this heading is relevant.

Choosing the right HS-6 line under 8535 depends on the specific voltage and function of the equipment. For instance, HS-6 853521 covers automatic circuit breakers for voltages between 1000 volts and 72.5kV, while HS-6 853529 applies to those rated at 72.5kV or more.

If you are dealing with fuses, HS-6 853510 is the correct code for fuses exceeding 1000 volts. In contrast, HS-6 853530 is for isolating and make-and-break switches, which also fall under the same voltage criteria but serve a different function.

For products that don't fit neatly into the other categories, HS-6 853590 applies to electrical apparatus not elsewhere classified in heading 8535, ensuring you have a code for any unique items in this range.

Keywords & topics

Short phrases that describe this HS-4 heading when you're searching or filtering schedules.

HS-4 8535 · high voltage electrical apparatus · circuit breakers over 1000 volts · fuses for electrical circuits · lightning arresters · surge suppressors · isolating switches · automatic circuit breakers · voltage limiters · electrical circuit protection · HS-6 853510 · HS-6 853521 · HS-6 853529 · HS-6 853530 · HS-6 853540 · HS-6 853590

Examples

Drawn from the official tariff wording for this HS-4 heading. Always confirm against your published schedule and legal notes.

Fuses rated for high voltage applications (over 1000 volts)
Automatic circuit breakers for industrial power systems
Isolating switches used in substations
Lightning arresters for protecting electrical installations
Surge suppressors designed for high-voltage circuits
Voltage limiters for electrical safety
Miscellaneous electrical apparatus for circuit protection

Common questions

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What is HS-4 8535 used for?
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What are the differences between HS-6 853521 and 853529?
Which code to use for lightning arresters?
Are there specific requirements for importing fuses over 1000 volts?
How do I determine the correct HS code for electrical apparatus?
What does n.e.c. mean in HS-6 853590?

Questions & answers

For orientation only—the binding text is your national tariff and the WCO nomenclature your country uses.

What types of products fall under HS-4 8535?: HS-4 8535 covers electrical apparatus for switching and protecting circuits, including fuses, circuit breakers, isolating switches, and surge suppressors, all for voltages exceeding 1000 volts.
How do I choose between HS-6 853521 and 853529?: Choose HS-6 853521 for automatic circuit breakers rated between 1000 volts and 72.5kV, and HS-6 853529 for those rated at 72.5kV or more.
What does n.e.c. mean in HS-6 853590?: n.e.c. stands for 'not elsewhere classified,' meaning this code is for electrical apparatus that doesn't fit into the other specified categories in heading 8535.
Are there special import requirements for fuses over 1000 volts?: Yes, fuses exceeding 1000 volts may have specific safety and regulatory requirements that vary by country. Check with local customs and electrical safety standards.
Can I use HS-4 8535 for low voltage equipment?: No, HS-4 8535 is specifically for electrical apparatus designed for voltages exceeding 1000 volts. Use a different heading for low voltage equipment.

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Parent context

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