Base tariff columnsBase tariff columns
Column rates from the USITC HTS export. The column that applies depends on origin and trade-program eligibility.
| General (MFN) | Set per subheading |
|---|---|
| Special | — |
| Other (Column 2) | — |
Official source: USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule. Duty at entry is determined by US Customs and Border Protection (CBP). AD/CVD watch signals are surfaced, but cash deposit rates and product-specific exclusions still require separate review.
Chapter 99 overlaysChapter 99 overlays
No Chapter 99 overlays are currently linked to this HS code.
§ DUTY BREAKDOWNDuty breakdown
Duty ledger below is calculated on a $10,000 customs value. Fees, AD/CVD, and exclusions are not included here.
China (CN)
Calculated subtotal (incomplete) 12.5% · $1,250.00
| Duty breakdown | Rate | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base dutyBase | — | — | Set per subheading |
| Chapter 99 · Section 301 forced-labor import policyChapter 99 | 12.5% | $1,250.00 | 9903.05.312026-07-24 |
Total incomplete: Unresolved policy conditions remain; the displayed amount is not an entry-ready final duty.
Section 122 surcharge · Expired
9903.03.01
The rule ended on 2026-07-23.
Section 301 forced-labor import policy · Applied
9903.05.31
Additional rate 12.5%; exemption eligibility must be confirmed.
Missing base duty rate
The selected HTS row does not carry a base General duty rate. Pick a more specific subheading before relying on this calculation.
Stale HTS snapshot
2026HTSRev20 was refreshed 23 day(s) ago; the supported freshness window is 14 days.
AD / CVD
No associated case was found in the available index; catalog coverage is incomplete. AD/CVD applicability remains unverified.
Section 301 exclusions
Product-specific exclusions are not automatically evaluated. Case-by-case review recommended for high-value SKUs.
§ ORIGIN COMPARISONAlternative origin comparison
Same HTS and illustrative $10,000 value; calculated components only. Origin must follow actual origin rules, not the lowest displayed duty.
| Origin | Total rate | Duty @ $10,000 | Calculation status | AD/CVD orders |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| China (CN) | 12.5% | $1,250.00 | Calculated subtotal (incomplete) | — |
| South Korea (KR) | 0% | $0.00 | Calculated subtotal (incomplete) | — |
| Mexico (MX) | 10% | $1,000.00 | Calculated subtotal (incomplete) | — |
| India (IN) | 10% | $1,000.00 | Calculated subtotal (incomplete) | — |
| Vietnam (VN) | 12.5% | $1,250.00 | Calculated subtotal (incomplete) | — |
§ RELATED ENTRIESAll subheadings under HTS 8536
Direct children of HTS heading 8536. Drill in to see actual column rates.
- 8536.10.00Fuses
- 8536.20.00Automatic circuit breakers
- 8536.30Other apparatus for protecting electrical circuits
- 8536.41.00For a voltage not exceeding 60 V
- 8536.49.00Other
- 8536.50Other switches
- 8536.61.00.00Lamp-holders
- 8536.69Other
- 8536.70.00.00Connectors for optical fibers, optical fiber bundles or cables
- 8536.90Other apparatus
§ FAQFrequently asked
- How do I confirm whether HTS 8536 fits my goods?
- Electrical apparatus for switching or protecting electrical circuits, or for making connections to or in electrical circuits (for example, switches, relays, fuses, surge suppressors, plugs, sockets, lamp-holders and other connectors, junction boxes), for a voltage not exceeding 1,000 V; connectors for optical fibers, optical fiber bundles or cables. Compare the complete hierarchy and notes with materials, function and imported form. Continue into the applicable subdivision listed on this page.
- Can I use this amount as final total duty?
- This row has no listed base rate; find the applicable rate-bearing provision. Calculated subtotal (incomplete). The example uses an illustrative value. Supply actual origin, value and policy facts in the workbench, keeping confirmed components, estimates and unevaluated items separate. Unresolved conditions are not zero duty.
- Does an AD/CVD reference establish shipment coverage?
- 2 case references were found, but an HTS reference alone does not establish coverage. Review scope, origin and producer conditions separately; cash deposits are not automatically calculated here.
- How do I check the data version?
- Base HTS data updated: September 29, 2026; release: 2026HTSRev20. A refresh date is not the effective date of every policy; check USITC and the relevant original rules.