Knife Blade Emergency Disconnect Switch

Red-handled knife blade switch for emergency power isolation in machinery. HTS 8536.50.90.45 covers this as a knife-type manual switch for circuit protection under 1,000V.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8535.90.40Higher: 37.7% vs 35%

If temperature or overload protection focus

Protection-focused apparatus without switching may go to 8535 controls.

8538.10.00Same rate: 35%

If sold as complete junction box assembly

Enclosed switchgear assemblies classify under 8538 electrical parts.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Highlight emergency/shutdown function with labeling for safety compliance

Include padlock provisions documentation for OSHA alignment

Separate from fusible versions to avoid 8536.10 fuse-holder confusion