8536.90.85 - Other

HTS code 8536.90.85 falls under "Other apparatus" within the broader category of electrical apparatus for switching, protecting, or making connections in electrical circuits, for voltages not exceeding 1,000 V. This classification is for electrical connectors and related devices that do not fit into more specific subheadings within heading 8536. It encompasses a wide array of components used to manage and distribute electrical power and signals.

This "Other" category serves as a residual grouping, capturing items not explicitly defined by sibling categories such as electrical splices and couplings (8536.90.40) or specialized battery clamps for motor vehicles (8536.90.60). Therefore, items classified here are typically those that perform connection, distribution, or protection functions in electrical circuits but lack the specific characteristics or primary use that would place them under a more narrowly defined subheading.

Within 8536.90.85, further subdivisions exist to provide more granular classification. The subcategories include electrical distribution ducts (8536.90.85.10), which are used to contain and route electrical wiring, and junction boxes (8536.90.85.30), designed to house electrical connections and splices. The final subheading, 8536.90.85.85, is also designated as "Other," capturing any remaining items that meet the general criteria of 8536.90.85 but do not qualify for the more specific sub-classifications of distribution ducts or junction boxes.