8536.50.90.45 - Knife

This category encompasses "other" knife switches for electrical circuits, designed for voltages not exceeding 1,000 volts. These are electrical connectors used for making, breaking, or switching electrical connections, and specifically fall under the umbrella of "other switches" when they do not fit into more precisely defined categories like rotary, push-button, snap-action, slide, or limit switches. The term "knife" refers to the design where a movable blade makes or breaks contact by inserting into or withdrawing from a fixed contact.

Distinguishing this category from its siblings, it is crucial to identify the specific operational mechanism. While other siblings are defined by their mode of actuation (push-button, slide, snap-action) or their specific function (limit switches), this category is for knife switches that do not fit those more granular descriptions. It serves as a residual category for knife-type switches that are not otherwise specified, requiring careful examination of the switch's physical construction and intended use.

As this node is a leaf node within the HTS database, there are no further subcategories. Therefore, classification within this category relies on confirming that the item is indeed a knife switch, operates at a voltage below 1,000V, and does not meet the defining characteristics of any other switch type at the same level. Examples might include older or specialized knife switches with unique lever or blade configurations.