HS Code 8536.50 : Other switches
MODULE 2: EXTRACTABLE ANSWER (AEO / SPEAKABLE)
EN (Official WCO)
FR (Pending)
ES (Pending)
The 6-digit Harmonized System (HS) code for other switches is 8536.50. Under the 2026 Canada (CBSA), the representative MFN general duty rate is Free [CBSA Tariff 2026].
MODULE 3: SIGNATURE A: HS DECODE VISUAL HIERARCHY
Chapter 85
Electrical apparatus for switching or protecting electrical circuits, or for making connections to or in electrical circuits (for example, switches, relays, fuses, surge suppressors, plugs, sockets, lamp-holders and other connectors, junction boxes), for a voltage not exceeding 1,000 V ; connectors for optical fibers, optical fiber bundles or cables
Heading 8536
Electrical apparatus for switching or protecting electrical circuits, or for making connections to or in electrical circuits (for example, switches, relays, fuses, surge suppressors, plugs, sockets, lamp-holders and other connectors, junction boxes), for a voltage not exceeding 1,000 V ; connectors for optical fibers, optical fiber bundles or cables
Subheading .50
.50
Other switches
MODULE 4: SIGNATURE B: TARIFF MATRIX
Import Duty Rates by Destination
Canada (CBSA Customs Tariff 2026)
8536.50.00.00
MODULE 5: CANADIAN IMPORT DUTY & GST/HST BREAKDOWN
🇨🇦 CUSMA / USMCA DUTY-FREE PREFERENCE ELIGIBILITY
Goods originating in the United States or Mexico satisfying CUSMA Regional Value Content (RVC) or tariff shift rules enter Canada duty-free under the MUST (United States Tariff) preferential SPI.
Official CBSA Rulings: Request a Canada Border Services Agency [CBSA Advance Ruling ↗]
Notice: Canadian customs entry, duty assessment, and excise taxes are governed by the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA). Always verify 10-digit tariff items with a licensed Canadian customs broker.
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MODULE 6: Mandatory Customs Entry Document Matrix
Rule-Derived Customs Entry Package Checklist
UNIVERSAL DOCUMENT
Commercial Invoice
Itemized description, currency, Incoterms, seller/buyer details, and country of origin.
UNIVERSAL DOCUMENT
Packing List & Bill of Lading
Gross/net weight, container/seal numbers, piece count, and transport B/L or Air Waybill.
AGENCY-CONDITIONAL (PGA)
FDA Prior Notice / USDA Phytosanitary Cert
Rule-derived from verified PGA flag: Mandatory prior notice filing and health certificate.
MODULE 7: Regulatory Compliance & Partner Government Agency (PGA) Flags
ACE PGA Message-Set Flags:
FCC (FCC): FCC Equipment Authorization Form 740 (RF Devices)
Official ACE program code: ACE/PGA [FDA 21 CFR 1.276].
MODULE 8: Canadian Trade Remedies (SIMA) & CITT Safeguards
CITT SIMA Anti-Dumping Status
Standard CBSA MFN Tariff
Canadian Steel Safeguards
Exempt (Non-Steel Commodity)
CFIA / Health Canada Control
Standard Statutory Clearance
MODULE 9: Free Trade Agreements (FTA) & Rules of Origin (RoO)
| Agreement Code | Trade Agreement / Program | Preferential Rate | Rules of Origin (RoO) Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|
| MUST | Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement (CUSMA) | Free | Must meet CUSMA Regional Value Content (RVC) or tariff shift rules. |
| CEUT | Canada-European Union CETA Agreement | Free | CETA Origin Declaration issued by EU exporter. |
| CPTP | Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) | Free | CPTPP Certificate of Origin and value-add threshold. |
MODULE 10: Logistics, Freight & Transport Specifications
Standard 20ft Container
~28 CBM / 28,000 kg Payload
Standard 40ft High-Cube
~68 CBM / 28,600 kg Payload
Stowage Factor & Handling
Standard commercial packaging for Other switches
MODULE 11: CBSA Advance Rulings for Tariff Classification
Legally binding tariff classification advance rulings issued by Canada Border Services Agency for HS 8536.50.
Query official CBSA Advance Rulings (Memorandum D11-11-1):
Search Official CBSA Advance Rulings for 8536.50 →CBSA Canadian 10-Digit Tariff Items (8536.50)
| HTS Code | Description | General Rate | Special (FTA) Rate | Column 2 Rate | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8536.50 | Other switches | Free | Free | Rate on request | — |
| 8536.50.40.00 | Other switches, Motor starters | Free | Free | 35% | No. |
| 8536.50.70.00 | Other switches, Other, Electronic AC switches consisting of optically coupled input and output circuits (insulated thyristor AC switches); electronic switches, including temperature protected switches, consisting of a transistor and a logic chip (chip-on-chip technology); electromechanical snap-action switches for a current not exceeding 11 amps | Free | Free | 35% | No. |
| 8536.50.90 | Other switches, Other, Other | Free | Free | 35% | — |
| 8536.50.90.20 | Other switches, Other, Other, Rotary, Rated at not over 5 A | Free | Free | Rate on request | No. |
| 8536.50.90.25 | Other switches, Other, Other, Rotary, Rated at over 5 A | Free | Free | Rate on request | No. |
| 8536.50.90.31 | Other switches, Other, Other, Push-button, Rated at not over 5 A, Momentary contact | Free | Free | Rate on request | No. |
| 8536.50.90.32 | Other switches, Other, Other, Push-button, Rated at not over 5 A, Other, gang switches | Free | Free | Rate on request | No. |
| 8536.50.90.33 | Other switches, Other, Other, Push-button, Rated at not over 5 A, Other | Free | Free | Rate on request | No. |
| 8536.50.90.35 | Other switches, Other, Other, Push-button, Rated at over 5 A | Free | Free | Rate on request | No. |
| 8536.50.90.40 | Other switches, Other, Other, Snap-action, other than limit | Free | Free | Rate on request | No. |
| 8536.50.90.45 | Other switches, Other, Other, Knife | Free | Free | Rate on request | No. |
| 8536.50.90.50 | Other switches, Other, Other, Slide | Free | Free | Rate on request | No. |
| 8536.50.90.55 | Other switches, Other, Other, Limit | Free | Free | Rate on request | No. |
| 8536.50.90.65 | Other switches, Other, Other, Other | Free | Free | Rate on request | No. |
MODULE 12: Candidate Subheadings & Related Codes
| Related HS Code | Heading Category | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 8536.10 | Subheading under Heading 8536 | Compare Subheading 8536.10 → |
| 8536.20 | Subheading under Heading 8536 | Compare Subheading 8536.20 → |
| 8536.30 | Subheading under Heading 8536 | Compare Subheading 8536.30 → |
| 8536.41 | Subheading under Heading 8536 | Compare Subheading 8536.41 → |
| 8536.49 | Subheading under Heading 8536 | Compare Subheading 8536.49 → |
| 8536.61 | Subheading under Heading 8536 | Compare Subheading 8536.61 → |
| 8536.69 | Subheading under Heading 8536 | Compare Subheading 8536.69 → |
| 8536.70 | Subheading under Heading 8536 | Compare Subheading 8536.70 → |
Official Primary Sources & Authority References
CBSA Customs Tariff (Departmental Consolidation) ↗
Official Canadian 10-digit tariff items and MFN duty rates.
Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) Import GST/HST ↗
Federal GST and provincial HST tax administration.
MODULE 14: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Operational Guide
What is the 6-digit WCO tariff classification and Canada (CBSA) general duty for Other switches?
Under WCO Harmonized System 2022 and Canada (CBSA), Other switches is classified under HS 8536.50 (Heading 8536, Chapter 85). The representative CA MFN general duty rate is Free.
How is HS 8536.50 distinguished within Heading 8536 (Electrical apparatus for switching or protecting electrical circuits, or for making connections to or in electrical circuits (for example, switches, relays, fuses, surge suppressors, plugs, sockets, lamp-holders and other connectors, junction boxes), for a voltage not exceeding 1,000 V ; connectors for optical fibers, optical fiber bundles or cables)?
Heading 8536 covers Electrical apparatus for switching or protecting electrical circuits, or for making connections to or in electrical circuits (for example, switches, relays, fuses, surge suppressors, plugs, sockets, lamp-holders and other connectors, junction boxes), for a voltage not exceeding 1,000 V ; connectors for optical fibers, optical fiber bundles or cables. Subheading 8536.50 specifically isolates Other switches. Importers must verify whether physical characteristics, processing state, or composition require alternative subheadings under Heading 8536.
What are the primary candidate subheadings related to HS 8536.50?
Related subheadings under Heading 8536 include 8536.10, 8536.20, 8536.30, 8536.41, 8536.49, 8536.61, 8536.69, 8536.70. Classification depends on processing stage, decaffeination, purity, or material form.
What mandatory commercial entry documents are required to import Other switches into Canada?
Importers require a CBSA B3 Canada Customs Coding Form, CARM Client Portal registration, Commercial Invoice, Packing List, Cargo Control Document (CCD), and CUSMA Certificate of Origin if claiming preferential tariffs.
Can goods under HS 8536.50 enter duty-free under CUSMA / USMCA into Canada?
Yes. Eligible goods originating in the United States or Mexico satisfying Regional Value Content (RVC) or tariff-shift rules enter Canada duty-free under the MUST preferential SPI.
What are the Canadian Low Value Shipment (LVS) de minimis thresholds for Other switches?
Under CUSMA LTA rules, courier shipments from the US or Mexico valued up to C$150 enter Canada duty-free, and shipments up to C$40 enter tax-free.
How can an importer obtain a CBSA Advance Ruling for HS 8536.50?
Importers or foreign exporters may submit a written application to Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) under Memorandum D11-11-1 to receive a legally binding Advance Ruling on tariff classification.
What sales tax (GST/HST) applies to imports of HS 8536.50 into Canada?
Imports into Canada incur 5.00% federal Goods and Services Tax (GST). Participating provinces assess Harmonized Sales Tax (HST): 13.00% in Ontario and 15.00% in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Newfoundland & Labrador, and Prince Edward Island.
What is the CARM Client Portal and Business Number (BN15) requirement for Canada?
Importers must register in the CBSA Assessment and Revenue Management (CARM) Client Portal and obtain a 15-digit CRA Import/Export Business Number (BN15) for commercial declarations.
How does Canadian GST/HST payment and deferral work for imports under HS 8536.50?
Import GST/HST is payable at the time of clearance unless the importer participates in the CBSA Option 2 GST Deferral Program via CARM.
What Canadian International Trade Tribunal (CITT) trade remedies apply to HS 8536.50?
Importers must verify whether Special Import Measures Act (SIMA) anti-dumping or countervailing duties determined by the CITT apply to their product origin.
What CFIA or Health Canada regulatory import permits are required for HS 8536.50?
Commercial imports under HS 8536.50 may require pre-market approval, licenses, or automated declarations via the CBSA Automated Import Reference System (AIRS).
Are there entry processing fees or harbor taxes in Canada?
No. Canada does not charge additional entry processing fees or harbor taxes beyond standard CBSA customs duties and applicable GST/HST sales taxes.