Product classification
HS code for High voltage fuse: 8535.90
Electrical apparatus, n.e.c. in heading no. 8535, for switching or protecting electrical circuits, for a voltage exceeding 1000 volts.
Classification of high voltage fuse under HS 8535.90
High voltage fuses are classified under HS code 8535.90, which covers electrical apparatus for switching or protecting electrical circuits for a voltage exceeding 1,000 volts. While heading 8535 includes specific subheadings for fuses (8535.10), the 8535.90 code is often applied to specialized high-voltage protection assemblies or components that do not fit the standard fuse definitions or are part of broader 'other' electrical apparatus categories within the high-voltage range. The classification is driven by the operating voltage of the device; any circuit protection component designed for use in systems above 1kV falls into heading 8535. These devices are critical for power distribution networks, substations, and industrial power plants, where they serve to interrupt current flow during overcurrent or short-circuit events to prevent equipment damage.
- Covers
- High-voltage expulsion fuses for power lines
- Current-limiting fuses for voltages above 1,000V
- Oil-immersed high voltage fuses
- High-voltage fuse links for substation protection
- Specialized circuit protection devices for 11kV or 33kV systems
- Also under 8535.90
- ABB SafePlus
- Siemens 8DA10
- Eaton Cooper Power Systems
- Schneider Electric SM6
- GE Alstom F35
Codes often confused with 8535.90
Common mistake. The most frequent misclassification is with HS code 8536.10, which is strictly for fuses used in circuits with a voltage not exceeding 1,000 volts (low voltage). Importers must verify the rated voltage of the fuse to distinguish between 8535 and 8536. Additionally, 8535.10 is the more specific code for standard fuses; 8535.90 should only be used if the device includes additional features or is classified as 'other' electrical apparatus for circuit protection under the specific regional tariff schedule.
Top exporters and importers of HS 853590 (the code used for high voltage fuse), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 853590 (the code used for high voltage fuse) 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.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 853590, not only high voltage fuse.
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 high voltage fuse
Brazil splits HS 8535.90 into 2 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 8535.90.10Vacuum change-over switches, 100 A or more
- 8535.90.90Other HV switching and protecting apparatus
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about high voltage fuse
What is the HS code for High voltage fuse?
The HS code for High voltage fuse is 853590 (Electrical apparatus; n.e.c. in heading no. 8535, for switching or protecting electrical circuits, for a voltage exceeding 1000 volts).
How do I classify High voltage fuse for customs?
High voltage fuse is classified under HS code 853590 — Electrical apparatus; n.e.c. in heading no. 8535, for switching or protecting electrical circuits, for a voltage exceeding 1000 volts. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What is the HS code for high voltage fuses?
High voltage fuses and related protection apparatus for circuits over 1,000V are classified under heading 8535, specifically 8535.90 or 8535.10 depending on the specific design.
What defines 'high voltage' in the HS system?
In the context of electrical machinery (Chapter 85), high voltage is generally defined as any voltage exceeding 1,000 volts.
Which countries are the top exporters of high voltage fuse (HS 853590)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 853590 (the code used for high voltage fuse) 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 high voltage fuse (HS 853590)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 853590 (the code used for high voltage fuse) 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.
Is the HS code for High voltage fuse the same in all countries?
The base HS code 853590 for High voltage fuse is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for high voltage fuse in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 853590 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for high voltage fuse depends on the product's details: 8535.90.10 (Vacuum change-over switches, 100 A or more), 8535.90.90 (Other HV switching and protecting apparatus).