HS Code Subheading

Electrical apparatus; lightning arresters, voltage limiters and surge suppressors (for a voltage exceeding 1000 volts)

8535.40 Subheading
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

About HS Code 853540

This category encompasses high-voltage lightning arresters, voltage limiters, and surge suppressors, vital for protecting electrical systems from transient overvoltages. These devices are indispensable in power generation, transmission, and distribution networks, safeguarding expensive equipment like transformers, switchgear, and power lines from damage caused by lightning strikes or switching surges. Importers and exporters include specialized electrical component manufacturers, utility companies, and engineering firms involved in large-scale energy projects. Key considerations in trade are the device's energy absorption capacity, surge current rating, and insulation coordination, which must meet stringent international standards to ensure grid reliability and safety.

Products Under This Code

High-voltage surge arresters, metal oxide varistors (MOVs) for high voltage, transmission line surge protectors, distribution surge arresters, substation surge arresters, polymer surge arresters

Real World Examples

Siemens 3EK7, ABB PEXLIM, Eaton Cooper Power Systems, Hubbell Power Systems, GE Alstom P420

Common Misclassification

Often confused with 8536.30 (circuit protection for voltage not exceeding 1000V) if the voltage rating is not carefully checked, or 8535.90 for other high-voltage protective devices.

Products Classified Under 8535.40

Lightning arresterSurge protectorSurge arrester

Related Codes

8535.10 Electrical apparatus; fuses, for a voltage exceeding 1000 volts 8535.21 Electrical apparatus; automatic circuit breakers, for a voltage exceeding 1000 volts but less than 72.5kV 8535.29 Electrical apparatus; automatic circuit breakers, for a voltage of 72.5kV or more 8535.30 Electrical apparatus; isolating and make-and-break switches, for a voltage exceeding 1000 volts 8535.90 Electrical apparatus; n.e.c. in heading no. 8535, for switching or protecting electrical circuits, for a voltage exceeding 1000 volts

Industry

This code belongs to the Electronics & Electrical Equipment industry.

Trade Overview

Countries with extensive power grids and frequent lightning activity, such as China, USA, India, and Brazil, are significant players.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 853540?

HS code 853540 covers: Electrical apparatus; lightning arresters, voltage limiters and surge suppressors (for a voltage exceeding 1000 volts). This category encompasses high-voltage lightning arresters, voltage limiters, and surge suppressors, vital for protecting electrical systems from transient overvoltages. These devices are indispensable in power generation, transmission, and distribution networks, safeguarding expensive equipment like transformers, switchgear, and power lines from damage caused by lightning strikes or switching surges. Importers and exporters include specialized electrical component manufacturers, utility companies, and engineering firms involved in large-scale energy projects. Key considerations in trade are the device's energy absorption capacity, surge current rating, and insulation coordination, which must meet stringent international standards to ensure grid reliability and safety.

What products fall under HS code 853540?

High-voltage surge arresters, metal oxide varistors (MOVs) for high voltage, transmission line surge protectors, distribution surge arresters, substation surge arresters, polymer surge arresters

What are common misclassifications for HS code 853540?

Often confused with 8536.30 (circuit protection for voltage not exceeding 1000V) if the voltage rating is not carefully checked, or 8535.90 for other high-voltage protective devices.

How is HS code 853540 structured?

HS code 853540 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 (40) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.