853630 — 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 1000 V; connectors for optical fibres, optical fibre bundles or cables: Other apparatus for protecting electrical circuits
- Covers:
- Electrical apparatus for switching or protecting electrical circuits, or for making… not listed under the other codes in this heading.
- Not covered:
- 853610 (Fuses); 853620 (Automatic circuit breakers); 853641 (Relays — For a voltage not exceeding 60 V); and others.
- Listed US duty:
- 0% (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, relays, fuses, surge suppressors, plugs, sockets, lamp holders and other connectors, junction boxes), for a voltage not exceeding 1000 V; connectors for optical fibres, optical fibre bundles or cables : Other apparatus for protecting electrical circuits
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What 853630 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, relays, fuses, surge suppressors, plugs, sockets, lamp holders and other connectors, junction boxes), for a voltage not exceeding 1000 V; connectors for optical fibres, optical fibre bundles or cables › Other apparatus for protecting electrical circuits.
This is the “other” line of heading 8536 (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 1000 v; connectors for optical fibres, optical fibre bundles or cables). It takes goods of that heading that no more specific subheading names. These go elsewhere:
- 853610 Fuses
- 853620 Automatic circuit breakers
- 853641 Relays — For a voltage not exceeding 60 V
- 853649 Relays — Other
- 853650 Other switches
- 853661 Lamp holders, plugs and sockets — Lamp holders
- 853669 Lamp holders, plugs and sockets — Other
- 853670 Connectors for optical fibres, optical fibre bundles or cables
- 853690 Other apparatus
Nearby codes to check
- Heading 8536 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 1000 V; connectors for optical fibres, optical fibre bundles or cables: every subheading side by side.
US duty rate
0%
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 853630
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Common questions
- What is HS code 853630?
- 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 1000 V; connectors…
- What duty rates apply to 853630?
- Listed duty rates range from 0% across 1 country rate.
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