8536.50.90.50—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, other switches, slide
HTS 8536.50.90.50 is the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule classification for 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, other switches, slide. It's a 10-digit statistical line in Chapter 85: Electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, and parts and accessories of such articles, Section XVI: Machinery and Mechanical Appliances; Electrical Equipment; Parts Thereof; Sound Recorders and Reproducers, Television Image and Sound Recorders and Reproducers, and Parts and Accessories of Such Articles, used by U.S. Customs and Border Protection to determine the duty rate at entry. 2 Chapter 99 tariff modifications currently stack on top of the base rate.
The duty provided in the applicable subheading + 7.5%
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Recent CBP rulings(1)
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HTS 8536.50.90.50 is the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule classification for 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, other switches, slide. It belongs to Chapter 85 of the HTSUS.
What is the general duty rate for HTS 8536.50.90.50?
The general (Column 1) duty rate for HTS 8536.50.90.50 is Free. This is the most-favored-nation (MFN) rate that applies to imports from World Trade Organization member countries.
What is the Column 2 (statutory) rate for HTS 8536.50.90.50?
The Column 2 rate for HTS 8536.50.90.50 is 35%. This rate applies to imports from countries that do not have normal trade relations with the United States (currently Cuba and North Korea).
Are there Section 301 or Section 232 tariffs on HTS 8536.50.90.50?
Yes — HTS 8536.50.90.50 is covered by section_301 provision 9903.88.01 (The duty provided in the applicable subheading plus 25%). 1 additional overlay also touch this code. Open the code page for the full overlay stack with effective dates and country scopes.
Does HTS 8536.50.90.50 have any antidumping or countervailing duty (AD/CVD) orders?
No active AD/CVD orders currently flag HTS 8536.50.90.50 in Tandom's catalog. Tandom monitors Federal Register notices daily; a flag will appear here within 24h of any new order's publication.