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Switches, sockets, fuses, relays, and other electrical apparatus

Explore detailed trade insights for HS 8536 with up-to-date U.S. shipping trends, tariff changes, and top importer/exporter activity. This page provides a snapshot of real shipment data to help you track market movement, identify key players, and uncover new opportunities. Powered by ImportGenius, your source for real-time global trade intelligence.
Total Shipments
17549
Growth Rate
42
Top Origin Country
China
About this HS Code
HS Code 8536 encompasses electrical apparatus for switching or protecting electrical circuits, for making connections to or in electrical circuits, for a voltage not exceeding 1,000 volts. The classification includes detailed subcategories for fuses (8536.10), automatic circuit breakers (8536.20), other protective apparatus (8536.30), relays (8536.41-8536.49), switches (8536.50), lamp-holders/plugs/sockets (8536.61-8536.69), and connectors/junction devices (8536.70-8536.90). This low-voltage electrical control category includes components that enable safe and functional electrical systems. Products range from simple household switches to sophisticated industrial control devices and electronic connectors. Technical specifications focus on current/voltage ratings, interrupting capacity, contact resistance, operational life cycles, and safety certifications. Unlike higher-voltage equipment (HS 8535), these components are designed for common distribution voltages in residential, commercial, and industrial applications below 1,000V. This division represents fundamental building blocks of electrical systems enabling control, protection, and connection functions essential for all powered equipment and electrical distribution networks.

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Shipping trends

Latest shipping trends for this HScode over the last 3 months.
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Top Importers & Exporters

Top US importers and exporters over the last month of available data

Kuehne + Nagel

Shipments recorded last month
146

Ch Robinson International Inc

Shipments recorded last month
136

Dhl Global Forwarding 19900 S

Shipments recorded last month
134

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