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8536.50.90.65 - Other 🖩

Details

FieldValue
Unit of QuantityNo.
General Rate of Duty (Column 1 - General)Free
Special Rate of Duty (Column 1 - Special)N/A
Column 2 Rate of Duty35%
Quota QuantityN/A
Additional DutiesN/A
About Duty Rates: Rates are divided into Column 1 and Column 2. Column 1 is subdivided into General (normal trade relations rates for all countries not eligible for special programs) and Special (preferential rates for countries with free trade agreements or preference programs). Column 2 rates apply to products from Cuba, North Korea, Belarus, and Russia. When no special rate exists for a classification, General rates apply.

Overview

This category, HTS 8536.50.90.65, encompasses "Other" electrical switches that do not fit into the more specific subheadings within 8536.50. These are electrical apparatus designed for making, breaking, or changing electrical circuits, operating at a voltage not exceeding 1,000 volts. The classification here is for switches that are not rotary, push-button, snap-action, knife, or slide types, and also not specifically classified as limit switches.

Distinguishing this category requires careful consideration of the switch's operating mechanism and intended function. For instance, while snap-action and knife switches have distinct physical characteristics and operating principles, and slide switches offer a linear movement, the items falling under this "Other" designation are those that do not conform to these established types. Examples might include lever-operated switches, thumbwheel switches not otherwise specified, or other less common actuation mechanisms.

As a leaf node, HTS 8536.50.90.65 has no further subdivisions. Therefore, classification into this category hinges on ruling out all other more specific switch types listed under 8536.50. It is crucial for importers and exporters to thoroughly examine the design and operation of their electrical switches to ensure accurate classification, thereby avoiding potential customs delays or penalties.

Frequently Asked Questions

›What is HTS code 8536.50.90.65?
HTS code 8536.50.90.65 covers Other under the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule. It falls under Chapter 85: Electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers, television image and sound recorders and reproducers, and parts and accessories of such articles.
›What products are classified under 8536.50.90.65?
This classification covers Other. It is a subcategory of Other (8536.50.90).
›What is the import duty rate for 8536.50.90.65?
The general rate of duty for HTS 8536.50.90.65 is Free. The Column 2 rate is 35%.
›What unit of quantity is used for 8536.50.90.65?
Imports under HTS 8536.50.90.65 are measured in No..

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