HS Code 8535
High Voltage Switchgear and Protection (>1000V)
HS code 8535 covers electrical apparatus for switching or protecting circuits at voltages exceeding 1000V, primarily for infrastructure and industrial power dis
HS Code 8535 — High Voltage Switchgear and Protection (>1000V)
This category includes industrial-grade electrical equipment for managing circuits with voltages exceeding 1,000 volts. It features heavy-duty switches, fuses, and surge suppressors used in power plants and electricity substations.
What's included
- High voltage circuit breakers
- Isolating switches
- Lightning arresters for power lines
- High voltage fuses
- Surge suppressors (>1000V)
What's excluded
- Low voltage switches → use
8536(Equipment for 1000V or less falls under 8536.)
Common examples
- SF6 gas circuit breaker
- Substation disconnect switch
- High voltage transmission fuse
- Outdoor vacuum circuit breaker
Frequently asked questions
Does this include residential circuit breakers?
No, residential breakers operate at much lower voltages (typically 120V-400V) and are classified under HS 8536.
Trade & shipping notes
- Typical duty range: 0% - 10%
- Documentation: Technical data sheets confirming voltage ratings are essential for customs clearance.
- Typical shipping mode: FCL
- Top exporters: Germany, China, Switzerland, United States
- Top importers: Saudi Arabia, Brazil, India, United Arab Emirates
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Key takeaway
The critical threshold for this code is a voltage rating above 1000V; typically used in heavy infrastructure.
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