8536.50.90.20 - Rated at not over 5 A 🖩
Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Unit of Quantity | No. |
| General Rate of Duty (Column 1 - General) | Free |
| Special Rate of Duty (Column 1 - Special) | N/A |
| Column 2 Rate of Duty | 35% |
| Quota Quantity | N/A |
| Additional Duties | N/A |
Overview
This HTS category, 8536.50.90.20, specifically covers "Other switches" that are rated at not over 5 Amperes. These are electrical switches designed for making, breaking, or changing the connections in electrical circuits, and their current-carrying capacity is limited to a maximum of 5 Amperes. Examples of such devices include low-current toggle switches, push-button switches, and slide switches used in electronic devices, small appliances, or control panels where the electrical load is minimal.
The key distinguishing factor for this category is its current rating. It is precisely differentiated from its sibling category, 8536.50.90.25, which covers "Other switches" rated at over 5 Amperes. Therefore, when classifying a switch under 8536.50, the amperage rating is the primary criterion to determine whether it falls into the "not over 5 A" or "over 5 A" subclassification.
As this is a leaf node within the HTS structure, there are no further subcategories. Classification within this specific code relies on the definitive characteristics of the switch, namely its function as an "other switch" (meaning it is not a rotary switch or otherwise specifically enumerated elsewhere in heading 8536) and its maximum current rating of 5 Amperes or less.