China HS → US HTS
China HS 8536.5000 (其他开关): US HTS candidates & duty rates
China tariff line for "其他开关" shares the international HS6 anchor 853650 with 12 US HTS candidates below. Compare descriptions, then calculate landed duty.
Updated
China HS 8536.5000 most commonly maps to US HTS 8536.50.90. Total duty rate from China (MFN + Chapter 99 overlays): about 25%. Verify the description before filing.
China tariff line facts
| China HS line | 8536.5000 |
|---|---|
| Description | 其他开关 |
| Category path | 电路的开关、保护或连接用的电 > 其他开关 |
| Shared HS6 | 853650 |
| China MFN rate (reference) | 0 |
| Schedule version | 2026 |
US HTS candidates (12)
| US HTS | Description | General (MFN) | Total from China |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8536.50.90 | Other | Free | 25% |
| 8536.50.40.00 | Motor starters | Free | 25% |
| 8536.50.70.00 | Electronic AC switches consisting of optically coupled input and output circuits (insulated thyristor AC switches); electronic switches, including temperature protected switches, consisting of a transistor and a logic chip (chip-on-chip technology); electromechanical snap-action switches for a current not exceeding 11 amps | Free | 50% |
| 8536.50.90.20 | Rated at not over 5 A | Free | 25% |
| 8536.50.90.25 | Rated at over 5 A | Free | 25% |
| 8536.50.90.31 | Momentary contact | Free | 25% |
| 8536.50.90.32 | Other, gang switches | Free | 25% |
| 8536.50.90.35 | Rated at over 5 A | Free | 25% |
| 8536.50.90.40 | Snap-action, other than limit | Free | 25% |
| 8536.50.90.45 | Knife | Free | 25% |
| 8536.50.90.50 | Slide | Free | 25% |
| 8536.50.90.55 | Limit | Free | 25% |
Total = MFN base + Section 301 / IEEPA / reciprocal overlays active for China origin. AD/CVD not included.
Frequently asked questions
Which US HTS code corresponds to China HS 8536.5000?
There is no one-to-one mapping: only the first six digits (HS6 853650) are shared internationally. Under this anchor the US schedule has 12 candidate lines; the most common is 8536.50.90. Match your product facts (material, use, construction) against the descriptions to pick the right one.
How much is US import duty for "其他开关" from China?
Using the leading candidate 8536.50.90, the total rate from China is about 25% — MFN base plus the Chapter 99 overlays (Section 301 / IEEPA / reciprocal) active for China origin. Other candidates may differ, so verify classification first.
Why is China HS8 not identical to US HTS8?
The WCO Harmonized System is only agreed to six digits. China extends HS6 to 8/10-digit national lines for its own tariffs and statistics, and the US does the same with HTS8/HTS10 — the extensions are independent, so codes must be bridged via HS6.
How do I confirm the final HTS classification?
Compare the US line descriptions against your product facts, check CBP rulings for similar goods, and when in doubt request a binding ruling. The bridge tool lets you re-run this query and compare all candidates side by side.