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HTS 8536.50.90Chapter 85

HTS 8536.50.90Other Duty Rate & Import Guide

Electrical Machinery and Equipment · $223.3M monthly imports · 100% from 1 countries · Updated daily from USITC

Duty Rates

General

Free

Special

Free

Column 2

35%

Trade Agreement Eligibility

CUSMAKORUS

Notes

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Trade Intelligence

Monthly Imports

$223.3M

2026-01

Trade Concentration

100%

from top 3 of 1 origins

Regulatory Pressure

LOW

15 rulings — · 0 reg · 0 cases

Global Rates

🇺🇸 Free

🇬🇧 United Kingdom: N/A · 🇪🇺 European Union: N/A · 🇨🇦 Canada: Free · 🇧🇷 Brazil: 4 NCM codes

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Data compiled from USITC HTS, US Census Bureau, CBP CROSS Rulings, CPSC SaferProducts.gov, HMRC / DG TAXUD / CBSA / SISCOMEX · As of 2026-04-28 · Updates monthly

Supply Chain Risk

100% of US imports for this code come from just 1 countries. High origin concentration increases exposure to trade disruptions or tariff escalations.

High-Volume Code

This is a high-volume import code — $223M in monthly US imports. Duty rate changes or trade remedy actions on this code have significant economic impact.

Trade Remedy

Additional Tariffs Apply

Section 301 — China Tariffs+25%

List 1 — ~$34B of Chinese goods (machinery, electronics, industrial components)

Active — 7.5%–25% additional duties on Chinese-origin goods across four tranches (Lists 1–4A), with higher 2024/2025 increases on targeted product categories.

Effective 2018-07-06

These additional tariffs apply on top of the general duty rate. View full trade remedy tracker →

Subheadings (12)

CodeDescriptionRate
8536.50.90OtherFree
8536.50.90.20Rated at not over 5 A
8536.50.90.25Rated at over 5 A
8536.50.90.31Momentary contact
8536.50.90.32Other, gang switches
8536.50.90.33Other
8536.50.90.35Rated at over 5 A
8536.50.90.40Snap-action, other than limit
8536.50.90.45Knife
8536.50.90.50Slide
8536.50.90.55Limit
8536.50.90.65Other

CBP Rulings (15)

F86918Classification

The tariff classification of a foot pedal from Japan

G89444Classification

The tariff classification of a hazard switch from Japan

H82158Classification

The tariff classification of a push-wheel switch from Taiwan

I88106Classification

The tariff classification of a pressure switch; the country of origin is not stated.

C81040Classification

The tariff classification of various electrical devices from Mexico

G85946Classification

The tariff classification of an intrusion switch assembly from China or Taiwan

G88444Classification

The tariff classification of switches from China

K82437Classification

The tariff classification of switches and sensors from Japan

962339CLASSIFICATION

Automobile Air Condition Kits

966361Classification

Request for consideration of HQ 965895, Classification of "Light Touch" Switches; "Push Button" Switches; "Momentary Contact" Switches; Snap-Action;Electromechanical

960786Classification

Reconsideration of NY B86871; "Power Lock"; padlocks and locks; other electronic switches; GRI 3(a); ENs GRI 3(a)(IV); 83.01; 85.36

967295Classification

Pressure switches; NY K87735 affirmed

H194696Classification

Reconsideration of NY N175719 concerning tariff classification of pressure switches

963621Classification

NY E81997 and NY E81998 Revoked; Wiper Switch and Motor Vehicle Steering Column Switch

967282Classification

Classification of MPL-9300 Series Pressure Switches; Eligibility Under The Caribbean Basin Economic Recovery Act

Matching Export Code (Schedule B)

8536504000Schedule B

MOTOR STARTERS, FOR A VOLTAGE NOT EXCEEDING 1,000 V

Census Bureau export classification matching this HTS import code.

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