HTS 8535.30.00.40: US import duty from China
Electrical apparatus for switching or protecting electrical circuits, or for making connections to or in electrical circuits (for example, switches, fuses, lightning arresters, voltage limiters, surge suppressors, plugs and other connectors, junction boxes), for a voltage exceeding <il>1,000 V</il>, Isolating switches and make-and-break switches, Knife. Here is the full China to US duty stack and what it costs to land.
Duty rate & fees
| Charge | Rate |
|---|---|
| Base duty (MFN) | 2.7% |
| Section 301 (Lists 1-4) | 25% |
| Total duty (on customs value) | 27.7% |
| Merchandise Processing Fee (MPF) | 0.3464% (min $33.58, max $651.50) |
| Harbor Maintenance Fee (HMF), ocean | 0.125% |
Worked example: $10,000 shipment
| Customs value | $10,000.00 |
| Base duty (MFN) | $270.00 |
| Section 301 (Lists 1-4) | $2,500.00 |
| Merchandise Processing Fee | $34.64 |
| Harbor Maintenance Fee | $12.50 |
| Total landed cost | $12,817.14 |
Excludes freight and insurance. Run your exact numbers in the calculator →
FAQ
What is the import duty on HTS 8535.30.00.40 from China?
Goods classified under HTS 8535.30.00.40 (Electrical apparatus for switching or protecting electrical circuits, or for making connections to or in electrical circuits (for example, switches, fuses, lightning arresters, voltage limiters, surge suppressors, plugs and other connectors, junction boxes), for a voltage exceeding <il>1,000 V</il>, Isolating switches and make-and-break switches, Knife) have a duty of 27.7% of the customs value on the China to US lane (base rate plus any Section 301 tariff), plus the Merchandise Processing Fee (0.3464%, min $33.58, max $651.50) and, for ocean shipments, the Harbor Maintenance Fee (0.125%).
What does HTS code 8535.30.00.40 cover?
Electrical apparatus for switching or protecting electrical circuits, or for making connections to or in electrical circuits (for example, switches, fuses, lightning arresters, voltage limiters, surge suppressors, plugs and other connectors, junction boxes), for a voltage exceeding <il>1,000 V</il>, Isolating switches and make-and-break switches, Knife. US Customs and Border Protection determines the final classification at entry.
How much does it cost to import HTS 8535.30.00.40 from China?
On a $10,000 shipment, the estimated total landed cost is $12,817, about 28.2% in duty and fees. Use the calculator for your exact value, quantity, and shipping mode.
Related codes in heading 8535
- 8535.10.00.20Electrical apparatus for switching or protecting electrical circuits, or for making connections to or in electrical circuits (for example, switches, fuses, lightning arresters, voltage limiters, surge suppressors, plugs and other connectors, junction boxes), for a voltage exceeding <il>1,000 V</il>, Fuses, In circuits of 2,300 V or more
- 8535.10.00.40Electrical apparatus for switching or protecting electrical circuits, or for making connections to or in electrical circuits (for example, switches, fuses, lightning arresters, voltage limiters, surge suppressors, plugs and other connectors, junction boxes), for a voltage exceeding <il>1,000 V</il>, Fuses, Other
- 8535.21.00.00Electrical apparatus for switching or protecting electrical circuits, or for making connections to or in electrical circuits (for example, switches, fuses, lightning arresters, voltage limiters, surge suppressors, plugs and other connectors, junction boxes), for a voltage exceeding <il>1,000 V</il>, Automatic circuit breakers, For a voltage of less than <il>72.5 kV</il>
- 8535.29.00.20Electrical apparatus for switching or protecting electrical circuits, or for making connections to or in electrical circuits (for example, switches, fuses, lightning arresters, voltage limiters, surge suppressors, plugs and other connectors, junction boxes), for a voltage exceeding <il>1,000 V</il>, Automatic circuit breakers, Other, In circuits of <il>345 kV</il> or more
- 8535.29.00.40Electrical apparatus for switching or protecting electrical circuits, or for making connections to or in electrical circuits (for example, switches, fuses, lightning arresters, voltage limiters, surge suppressors, plugs and other connectors, junction boxes), for a voltage exceeding <il>1,000 V</il>, Automatic circuit breakers, Other, Other
- 8535.30.00.80Electrical apparatus for switching or protecting electrical circuits, or for making connections to or in electrical circuits (for example, switches, fuses, lightning arresters, voltage limiters, surge suppressors, plugs and other connectors, junction boxes), for a voltage exceeding <il>1,000 V</il>, Isolating switches and make-and-break switches, Other
- 8535.40.00.00Electrical apparatus for switching or protecting electrical circuits, or for making connections to or in electrical circuits (for example, switches, fuses, lightning arresters, voltage limiters, surge suppressors, plugs and other connectors, junction boxes), for a voltage exceeding <il>1,000 V</il>, Lightning arresters, voltage limiters and surge suppressors
- 8535.90.40.00Electrical apparatus for switching or protecting electrical circuits, or for making connections to or in electrical circuits (for example, switches, fuses, lightning arresters, voltage limiters, surge suppressors, plugs and other connectors, junction boxes), for a voltage exceeding <il>1,000 V</il>, Other, Motor starters and motor overload protectors
Estimates for planning only. Final classification and duty are determined by U.S. Customs and Border Protection at entry. Rates from USITC HTSUS 2026-06-15-cn-us. The IEEPA reciprocal tariff was struck down (SCOTUS, 2026-02-20) and is excluded. Not legal or customs-broker advice.