# 853690 — Electrical apparatus for switching or protecting electrical circuits, or for…: Other apparatus

HS code 853690 classifies Electrical apparatus for switching or protecting electrical circuits, or for…: Other apparatus. It belongs to Chapter 85 (Electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers, television image and sound recorders and reproducers, and parts and accessories of such articles) of Section XVI (Machinery and mechanical appliances; electrical equipment; parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers, television image and sound recorders and reproducers, and parts and accessories of such articles) of the Harmonized System. Duty rates are recorded for 1 country.

> Section XVI · Machinery and mechanical appliances; electrical equipment; parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers, television image and sound recorders and reproducers, and parts and accessories of such articles
> Chapter 85 · Electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers, television image and sound recorders and reproducers, and parts and accessories of such articles

**HS code:** `853690`

## Description

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 1000 V; connectors for optical fibres, optical fibre bundles or cables : Other apparatus

## Duty rates

| Country | Rate | Programme |
| --- | --- | --- |
| US United States | Free–2.7% | MFN |

Rates effective as of 2026-01-01.

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Last updated: 2026-06-03
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