Product classification
HS code for High voltage fuses: 8535.10
Electrical apparatus, fuses, for a voltage exceeding 1000 volts.
Classification of high voltage fuses under HS 8535.10
High voltage fuses are classified under HS code 8535.10. This code is part of Heading 8535, which covers electrical apparatus for switching or protecting electrical circuits for voltages exceeding 1,000 volts. A fuse is a safety device that protects a circuit from overcurrent by melting a sacrificial element to break the connection. In high-voltage applications, these fuses are engineered to handle significant energy levels and extinguish the resulting arc safely. They are often constructed with high-grade ceramic bodies and filled with arc-quenching media like high-purity silica sand. The classification is determined by the functional nature of the device as a fuse and its rated operating voltage. Whether the fuse is an expulsion type, a current-limiting type, or a liquid-filled type, it remains under 8535.10 as long as it is rated for use above 1,000 volts.
- Covers
- High-voltage HRC (High Rupturing Capacity) fuses
- Expulsion fuse links for overhead lines
- Current-limiting high-voltage fuses
- Drop-out fuse cutouts for distribution transformers
- Back-up fuses for high-voltage motor starters
- Capacitor fuses for HV banks
- Also under 8535.10
- Eaton Cooper Power Systems fuses
- Siemens SITOR fuses
- ABB CEF fuses
- Mersen HP series fuses
Codes often confused with 8535.10
Common mistake. The most frequent error is classifying high-voltage fuses under HS code 8536.10, which is reserved for fuses rated for 1,000 volts or less. Another misclassification occurs when the fuse holder or the cutout assembly is classified separately; while the fuse itself is 8535.10, the assembly might sometimes be viewed under 8535.90 if it includes other switching functions. It is also important not to confuse these with circuit breakers (8535.21/29), which are resettable, whereas fuses are one-time-use protective devices. Always verify the voltage rating on the fuse barrel or technical datasheet.
Top exporters and importers of HS 853510 (the code used for high voltage fuses), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 853510 (the code used for high voltage fuses) in UN Comtrade data was Mexico, with 19% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 33% 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 853510, not only high voltage fuses.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Mexico $128M 19% of world exports
- 2 Philippines $103M 15% of world exports
- 3 United States $100M 15% of world exports
World total: $674M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $208M 33% of world imports
- 2 Mexico $34M 5.4% of world imports
- 3 Canada $33M 5.3% of world imports
World total: $633M 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 code for high voltage fuses
Brazil classifies high voltage fuses under NCM 8535.10.00: HS 8535.10 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about high voltage fuses
What is the HS code for High voltage fuses?
The HS code for High voltage fuses is 853510 (Electrical apparatus; fuses, for a voltage exceeding 1000 volts). The specific HS code for fuses designed for a voltage exceeding 1,000 volts is 8535.10.
How do I classify High voltage fuses for customs?
High voltage fuses is classified under HS code 853510 — Electrical apparatus; fuses, for a voltage exceeding 1000 volts. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are fuse holders classified under the same code?
Generally, the fuse itself is 8535.10. Fuse holders or cutouts may be classified under 8535.90 or 8538 depending on their design and whether they are shipped with the fuse.
Which countries are the top exporters of high voltage fuses (HS 853510)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 853510 (the code used for high voltage fuses) in UN Comtrade data were Mexico ($128M, 19% of world exports), the Philippines ($103M) and the United States ($100M). World exports came to about $674M, 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 fuses (HS 853510)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 853510 (the code used for high voltage fuses) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($208M, 33% of world imports), Mexico ($34M) and Canada ($33M). World imports came to about $633M, 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 fuses the same in all countries?
The base HS code 853510 for High voltage fuses 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 fuses in Brazil?
In Brazil, high voltage fuses (HS 853510) is classified under NCM 8535.10.00.