HS code · 6-digit subheading

HS Code 8535.30 – Electrical apparatus; isolating and make-and-break switches, for a voltage exceeding 1000 volts

HS code 8535.30 is the 6-digit subheading for electrical apparatus, isolating and make-and-break switches, for a voltage exceeding 1000 volts. It is used for high-voltage disconnect switches, load break switches, circuit interrupters, earthing switches and motor-operated disconnectors.

What HS 8535.30 covers

This HS code covers high-voltage isolating and make-and-break switches, crucial components in power transmission and distribution networks. These devices are designed to safely disconnect or connect electrical circuits operating at voltages exceeding 1000 volts, ensuring the safety of personnel and equipment during maintenance or fault conditions. Key players in international trade for these goods include large electrical equipment manufacturers, utility companies, and engineering firms specializing in power infrastructure. Importers are typically countries undergoing significant grid modernization or expansion, while exporters are often industrialized nations with advanced electrical engineering capabilities. Understanding specific voltage ratings, current capacities, and compliance with international safety standards like IEC is paramount for trade.

Covers
  • High-voltage disconnect switches
  • Load break switches
  • Circuit interrupters
  • Earthing switches
  • Motor-operated disconnectors
  • Gas-insulated switches
  • Vacuum interrupters
Examples
  • Siemens 3AP1
  • ABB FSK II
  • Eaton SVR
  • Schneider Electric GenieEvo
  • GE Alstom GL317

Codes often confused with 8535.30

Common mistake. This code can be confused with 8536.50 (switches for voltage not exceeding 1000V) if the voltage threshold is overlooked, or 8535.90 for other high-voltage apparatus not elsewhere specified.

8536.50Electrical apparatus; switches n.e.c. in heading no. 8536, for a voltage not exceeding 1000 volts8535.90Electrical apparatus; n.e.c. in heading no. 8535, for switching or protecting electrical circuits, for a voltage exceeding 1000 volts

Top exporters and importers of HS code 853530, 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 853530 in UN Comtrade data was Switzerland, with 28% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 13% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 Switzerland $1.0B
  2. 2 Italy $503M
  3. 3 China $256M

World total: $3.6B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 United States $392M
  2. 2 Germany $248M
  3. 3 United Kingdom $158M

World total: $3.1B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

How these figures are built

109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).

Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.

Brazil NCM codes for 8535.30 8

Brazil splits HS 8535.30 into 8 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.

  1. 8535.30.1 For a rated current of 1,600 A or lessPara corrente nominal inferior ou igual a 1.600 A Group
  2. 8535.30.13 Vacuum interrupters without drive, up to 1,600 AInterruptores a vácuo, sem dispositivo de acionamento (ampolas a vácuo)
  3. 8535.30.17 Non-automatic HV switches, up to 1,600 AOutros, com dispositivo de acionamento não automático
  4. 8535.30.18 Automatic non-immersed HV switches, up to 1,600 AOutros, com dispositivo de acionamento automático, exceto os de contatos imersos em meio líquido
  5. 8535.30.19 Other HV switches, up to 1,600 AOutros
  6. 8535.30.2 For a rated current exceeding 1,600 APara corrente nominal superior a 1.600 A Group
  7. 8535.30.23 Vacuum interrupters without drive, over 1,600 AInterruptores a vácuo, sem dispositivo de acionamento (ampolas a vácuo)
  8. 8535.30.27 Non-automatic HV switches, over 1,600 AOutros, com dispositivo de acionamento não automático
  9. 8535.30.28 Automatic non-immersed HV switches, over 1,600 AOutros, com dispositivo de acionamento automático, exceto os de contatos imersos em meio líquido
  10. 8535.30.29 Other HV switches, over 1,600 AOutros

All Brazil NCM codes in heading 85.35 →

Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.

Questions about HS 8535.30

What is HS code 853530?

HS code 853530 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Electrical apparatus; isolating and make-and-break switches, for a voltage exceeding 1000 volts. This HS code covers high-voltage isolating and make-and-break switches, crucial components in power transmission and distribution networks. These devices are designed to safely disconnect or connect electrical circuits operating at voltages exceeding 1000 volts, ensuring the safety of personnel and equipment during maintenance or fault conditions. Key players in international trade for these goods include large electrical equipment manufacturers, utility companies, and engineering firms specializing in power infrastructure. Importers are typically countries undergoing significant grid modernization or expansion, while exporters are often industrialized nations with advanced electrical engineering capabilities. Understanding specific voltage ratings, current capacities, and compliance with international safety standards like IEC is paramount for trade.

What products fall under HS code 853530?

High-voltage disconnect switches, load break switches, circuit interrupters, earthing switches, motor-operated disconnectors, gas-insulated switches, vacuum interrupters

What are common misclassifications for HS code 853530?

This code can be confused with 8536.50 (switches for voltage not exceeding 1000V) if the voltage threshold is overlooked, or 8535.90 for other high-voltage apparatus not elsewhere specified.

Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 853530?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 853530 in UN Comtrade data were Switzerland ($1.0B, 28% of world exports), Italy ($503M) and China ($256M). World exports came to about $3.6B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.

Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 853530?

In 2025, the top importers of HS code 853530 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($392M, 13% of world imports), Germany ($248M) and the United Kingdom ($158M). World imports came to about $3.1B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.

How is HS code 853530 structured?

HS code 853530 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (85) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (35) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (30) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.

What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 853530?

Brazil splits HS code 853530 into 8 NCM codes: 8535.30.13 (Vacuum interrupters without drive, up to 1,600 A), 8535.30.17 (Non-automatic HV switches, up to 1,600 A), 8535.30.18 (Automatic non-immersed HV switches, up to 1,600 A), 8535.30.19 (Other HV switches, up to 1,600 A), 8535.30.23 (Vacuum interrupters without drive, over 1,600 A), 8535.30.27 (Non-automatic HV switches, over 1,600 A), 8535.30.28 (Automatic non-immersed HV switches, over 1,600 A), 8535.30.29 (Other HV switches, over 1,600 A). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.