HS code 853540: Lightning Arresters
- Covers:
- Electrical apparatus for switching or protecting electrical circuits, or for making…
- Listed US duty:
- 2.7% (US general rate, HTS 2026)
Official description
Electrical apparatus for switching or protecting electrical circuits, or for making connections to or in electrical circuits (for example, switches, fuses, lightning arresters, voltage limiters, surge suppressors, plugs and other connectors, junction boxes), for a voltage exceeding 1000 V : Lightning arresters, voltage limiters and surge suppressors
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What 853540 covers and what it doesn’t
Official text: Electrical apparatus for switching or protecting electrical circuits, or for making connections to or in electrical circuits (for example, switches, fuses, lightning arresters, voltage limiters, surge suppressors, plugs and other connectors, junction boxes), for a voltage exceeding 1000 V › Lightning arresters, voltage limiters and surge suppressors.
Nearby codes to check
- Heading 8535 Electrical apparatus for switching or protecting electrical circuits, or for making connections to or in electrical circuits (for example, switches, fuses, lightning arresters, voltage limiters, surge suppressors, plugs and other connectors, junction boxes), for a voltage exceeding 1000 V: every subheading side by side.
- 853510 Fuses
- 853521 Automatic circuit breakers — For a voltage of less than 72,5 kV
- 853529 Automatic circuit breakers — Other
- 853530 Isolating switches and make-and-break switches
- 853590 Other
US duty rate
2.7%
General (MFN) rate in the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule, 2026 edition. A range means the rate depends on the 8-digit US line your product falls under. Extra duties such as Section 301, Section 232 or anti-dumping orders can apply on top, depending on origin. Check the lines on hts.usitc.gov. Not legal advice.
Who imports under 853540
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Common questions
- What is HS code 853540?
- Electrical apparatus for switching or protecting electrical circuits, or for making connections to or in electrical circuits (for example, switches, fuses, lightning arresters, voltage limiters, surge suppressors, plugs and other connectors, junction boxes), for a voltage exceeding 1000 V :…
- What duty rates apply to 853540?
- Listed duty rates range from 2.7% across 1 country rate.
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