Low-voltage switches from India
India exported $251 million of low-voltage switches (HS 8536.50) in FY2025-26, up 5.2% on FY2024-25. Goods made in India pay 10% US import duty, against 37.5% for goods from China.
- US duty from India
- 10%China 37.5%
- India's exports, FY2025-26
- $251MUp 5.2% on last year
- HS code
- 8536.50Page updated 6 Nov 2026
US import duty, India vs China
India pays 27.5 points less on the lowest-duty line. From the USITC HTS 2026 Rev 22.
All 3 US tariff lines
| HTS line | Description | Base | India | China |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8536.50.40.00 | Other switches: Motor starters | Free | 10% | 37.5% |
| 8536.50.70.00 | 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 | 10% | 37.5% |
| 8536.50.90 | Other: Other | Free | 10% | 37.5% |
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 low-voltage switches
India's exports to all countries under HS 8536.50, April to March, from DGCI&S.
Rules and other duties
- EU base duty
- The EU's average applied base (MFN) rate on HS 8536.50 is 0%, from 2021 data. 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 low-voltage switches from India?
10% on the 3 US tariff lines under HS 8536.50, including the Section 301 duty on Indian goods and any Section 232 metals duty. Goods from China pay 37.5%. Anti-dumping duties and customs fees aren't included.
What is the HS code for low-voltage switches?
8536.50, under 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 <il>1,000 V</il>; connectors for optical fibers, optical fiber bundles or cables). Check the exact 8-digit or 10-digit line with your customs broker, since duty can differ between lines.
Does India export low-voltage switches?
Yes. India exported $251 million under HS 8536.50 in FY2025-26, according to DGCI&S, the Ministry of Commerce's trade statistics body.