High-voltage automatic circuit breakers from India

India exported $85.0 million of high-voltage automatic circuit breakers (HS 8535.29) in FY2025-26, up 28% on FY2024-25. Goods made in India pay 12% US import duty, against 39.5% for goods from China.

US duty from India
12%China 39.5%
India's exports, FY2025-26
$85MUp 28.1% on last year
HS code
8535.29Page updated 6 Nov 2026

US import duty, India vs China

India 12%
China 39.5%

India pays 27.5 points less on the lowest-duty line. From the USITC HTS 2026 Rev 22.

The US tariff line
HTS lineDescriptionBaseIndiaChina
8535.29.00 Automatic circuit breakers: Other 2% 12% 39.5%

Totals include the Section 301 duty on goods from India or China and any Section 232 metals duty. They exclude anti-dumping and countervailing duties and customs fees. Check the current rate before you quote.

India's exports of high-voltage automatic circuit breakers

FY2022-23 $40.3 million
FY2023-24 $52.6 million
FY2024-25 $66.3 million
FY2025-26 $85.0 million

India's exports to all countries under HS 8535.29, April to March, from DGCI&S.

Rules and other duties

EU base duty
The EU's average applied base (MFN) rate on HS 8535.29 is 2.7%, from 2021 data. It doesn't include India's GSP preference, so goods from India may pay less. Check the current rate in TARIC before you quote.
RoDTEP
India's schedule lists 0.7% of FOB value for exporters. The scheme was notified until 30 September 2026, so check with DGFT whether it's been extended.
India's export policy
Free to export, with no licence needed.

Common questions

What is the US import duty on high-voltage automatic circuit breakers from India?

12% on the US tariff line for this code, including the Section 301 duty on Indian goods and any Section 232 metals duty. Goods from China pay 39.5%. Anti-dumping duties and customs fees aren't included.

What is the HS code for high-voltage automatic circuit breakers?

8535.29, under heading 8535 (Electrical apparatus for switching or protecting electrical circuits, or for making connections to or in electrical circuits (for example, switches, fuses, lightning arresters, voltage limiters, surge suppressors, plugs and other connectors, junction boxes), for a voltage exceeding <il>1,000 V</il>). Check the exact 8-digit or 10-digit line with your customs broker, since duty can differ between lines.

Does India export high-voltage automatic circuit breakers?

Yes. India exported $85.0 million under HS 8535.29 in FY2025-26, according to DGCI&S, the Ministry of Commerce's trade statistics body.