Product classification
HS code for Power fuses: 8535.10
Electrical apparatus, fuses, for a voltage exceeding 1000 volts.
Classification of power fuses under HS 8535.10
Power fuses designed for high-voltage applications are classified under HS code 8535.10. This classification is governed by the technical specifications of the electrical apparatus, specifically the voltage threshold. Heading 8535 covers electrical apparatus for switching or protecting electrical circuits, or for making connections to or in electrical circuits, for a voltage exceeding 1,000 volts. Fuses are sacrificial safety devices that provide overcurrent protection by melting a metal wire or strip when too much current flows through it. Because these specific power fuses are intended for use in high-voltage environments such as electrical substations, industrial power grids, or transmission lines, they meet the criteria for Heading 8535. The classification process requires verifying the rated voltage of the fuse to ensure it exceeds the 1,000V limit established by the Harmonized System nomenclature.
- Covers
- High-voltage expulsion fuses
- Current-limiting power fuses for substations
- Oil-immersed high-voltage fuses
- Transmission line protective fuses
- High-capacity industrial fuses rated above 1kV
- 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 misclassification occurs with HS code 8536.10. While 8536.10 also covers fuses, it is strictly limited to apparatus for a voltage not exceeding 1,000 volts. This includes standard residential fuses and low-voltage industrial fuses. Importers often fail to distinguish between the two based on the rated voltage of the equipment. Additionally, fuse holders or assemblies might be confused with 8537, which covers boards and panels for electric control, but individual fuses remain under 8535.10 if they exceed the voltage limit.
Top exporters and importers of HS 853510 (the code used for power fuses), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 853510 (the code used for power 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 power 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 power fuses
Brazil classifies power 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 power fuses
What is the HS code for Power fuses?
The HS code for Power fuses is 853510 (Electrical apparatus; fuses, for a voltage exceeding 1000 volts). Power fuses rated for voltages exceeding 1,000 volts are classified under HS code 8535.10.
How do I classify Power fuses for customs?
Power fuses is classified under HS code 853510 — Electrical apparatus; fuses, for a voltage exceeding 1000 volts. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
How do I classify a fuse rated exactly at 1,000 volts?
According to the HS nomenclature, Heading 8535 is for voltages exceeding 1,000 volts. Therefore, a fuse rated at exactly 1,000 volts or less must be classified under HS code 8536.10.
Which countries are the top exporters of power fuses (HS 853510)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 853510 (the code used for power 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 power fuses (HS 853510)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 853510 (the code used for power 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 Power fuses the same in all countries?
The base HS code 853510 for Power 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 power fuses in Brazil?
In Brazil, power fuses (HS 853510) is classified under NCM 8535.10.00.