8536.90.85.10 - Electrical distribution ducts

This HTS subheading (8536.90.85.10) specifically classifies electrical distribution ducts. These are typically enclosed channels or raceways designed for the organized routing, protection, and distribution of electrical wiring and cables within buildings, industrial facilities, or electrical panels. They are integral to electrical systems for managing and safeguarding conductive pathways, often featuring provisions for branching, termination, or access.

Distinguished from its siblings, this category excludes items like junction boxes (8536.90.85.30), which are primarily for connecting and terminating conductors at specific points, and other general "other" apparatus (8536.90.85.85) that do not fit the specific definition of a distribution duct. The key distinguishing feature of distribution ducts is their function as a continuous conduit system for the distribution of electrical power and data.

As this is a leaf node, there are no further subcategories within 8536.90.85.10. Classification within this code relies on the item being an electrical distribution duct for voltages not exceeding 1,000 V, fitting the broader definition under heading 8536 for electrical connectors and apparatus for switching or protecting electrical circuits. The physical construction and primary purpose of providing a structured pathway for electrical distribution are the determining factors for classification under this specific subheading.