HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 8535.90 – Electrical apparatus; n.e.c. in heading no. 8535, for switching or protecting electrical circuits, for a voltage exceeding 1000 volts
HS code 8535.90 is the 6-digit subheading for electrical apparatus, n.e.c. in heading no. 8535, for switching or protecting electrical circuits, for a voltage exceeding 1000 volts. It is used for high-voltage fuses, high-voltage current limiting reactors, high-voltage earthing switches, high-voltage load interrupters and high-voltage disconnectors.
What HS 8535.90 covers
This 'not elsewhere specified' category covers a range of high-voltage electrical apparatus for switching or protecting circuits, operating at voltages exceeding 1000 volts, that aren't specifically classified in other 8535 subheadings. It includes specialized high-voltage fuses, certain types of load interrupters, and unique protective devices used in power generation, transmission, and heavy industrial applications. Importers and exporters are typically large electrical equipment manufacturers, utility providers, and engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) companies involved in major infrastructure projects. Trade in these items often requires adherence to specific national grid standards and project-specific technical specifications, making customization and certification crucial.
- Covers
- High-voltage fuses
- High-voltage current limiting reactors
- High-voltage earthing switches
- High-voltage load interrupters
- High-voltage disconnectors
- High-voltage test switches
- Examples
- ABB SafePlus
- Siemens 8DA10
- Eaton Cooper Power Systems
- Schneider Electric SM6
- GE Alstom F35
Codes often confused with 8535.90
Common mistake. As a residual code, it's often confused with other specific 8535 subheadings (e.g., 8535.21 for circuit breakers, 8535.30 for switches) if the item has a more precise classification.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 853590, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 853590 in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 20% 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 Germany $1.3B 20% of world exports
- 2 China $807M 12% of world exports
- 3 United States $681M 10% of world exports
World total: $6.6B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $802M 13% of world imports
- 2 Saudi Arabia $444M 7.4% of world imports
- 3 Germany $432M 7.2% of world imports
World total: $6.0B 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 8535.90 2
Brazil splits HS 8535.90 into 2 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.
- 8535.90.10 Vacuum change-over switches, 100 A or moreComutadores com ampolas a vácuo, sem interrupção de circulação de corrente durante a comutação, para uma corrente nominal igual ou superior a 100 A
- 8535.90.90 Other HV switching and protecting apparatusOutros
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 8535.90
What is HS code 853590?
HS code 853590 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Electrical apparatus; n.e.c. in heading no. 8535, for switching or protecting electrical circuits, for a voltage exceeding 1000 volts. This 'not elsewhere specified' category covers a range of high-voltage electrical apparatus for switching or protecting circuits, operating at voltages exceeding 1000 volts, that aren't specifically classified in other 8535 subheadings. It includes specialized high-voltage fuses, certain types of load interrupters, and unique protective devices used in power generation, transmission, and heavy industrial applications. Importers and exporters are typically large electrical equipment manufacturers, utility providers, and engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) companies involved in major infrastructure projects. Trade in these items often requires adherence to specific national grid standards and project-specific technical specifications, making customization and certification crucial.
What products fall under HS code 853590?
High-voltage fuses, high-voltage current limiting reactors, high-voltage earthing switches, high-voltage load interrupters, high-voltage disconnectors, high-voltage test switches
What are common misclassifications for HS code 853590?
As a residual code, it's often confused with other specific 8535 subheadings (e.g., 8535.21 for circuit breakers, 8535.30 for switches) if the item has a more precise classification.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 853590?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 853590 in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($1.3B, 20% of world exports), China ($807M) and the United States ($681M). World exports came to about $6.6B, 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 853590?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 853590 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($802M, 13% of world imports), Saudi Arabia ($444M) and Germany ($432M). World imports came to about $6.0B, 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 853590 structured?
HS code 853590 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 (90) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 853590?
Brazil splits HS code 853590 into 2 NCM codes: 8535.90.10 (Vacuum change-over switches, 100 A or more), 8535.90.90 (Other HV switching and protecting apparatus). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.