8536.50.90 - Other

This classification pertains to "other" switches within the broader category of electrical apparatus for switching or protecting circuits, or for making connections, operating at voltages not exceeding 1,000 volts. Specifically, it encompasses switches that do not fall under the more narrowly defined subcategories of electronic AC switches, temperature-protected transistor switches, or electromechanical snap-action switches for currents not exceeding 11 amps. The scope here is for general-purpose switches not characterized by these specific electronic or current-limited electromechanical features.

This category serves as a residual classification for switches not explicitly covered by the sibling designation, 8536.50.70.00, which details specific types of electronic and lower-amperage electromechanical snap-action switches. Therefore, items classified under 8536.50.90 are those which do not meet the precise technical criteria or intended applications outlined in the sibling category. This ensures that a broad range of non-specialized switches are appropriately categorized without being forced into a less fitting description.

The subcategories under 8536.50.90 provide further detail and refinement for the diverse range of "other" switches. These subdivisions allow for a more granular classification based on the operational mechanism or intended function of the switch, such as rotary, push-button, snap-action (other than limit), knife, slide, and limit switches. This hierarchical structure facilitates accurate tariff application by distinguishing between switches based on their distinct physical forms and modes of operation.