Extension Lead / Power Strip / Surge Protector — HS Code
Plugs and sockets for electrical circuits — extension leads and multi-socket outlets
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HS Code
8536 — Electrical apparatus for switching or protecting electrical circuits
Classification Context
Chapter
Chapter 85 — Electrical machinery and equipment
Heading
8536 — Electrical apparatus for switching or protecting electrical circuits
Applicable Rule
GRI 1 — extension leads and power strips are plugs and sockets under 8536.69; surge protectors are 8536.30
Prior Rulings
EU — EBTI (Binding Tariff Information)
Search EU EBTI databaseUS — CBP CROSS Ruling Database
Search US CBP CROSS rulingsUK — HMRC Trade Tariff
View UK Trade Tariff commodityClassification Notes
Simple extension leads and power strips (without surge protection) are 8536.69 (plugs and sockets). Surge-protected power strips (MOV-based, with indicator light) are 8536.30 (lightning arresters, voltage limiters, surge suppressors). Smart power strips with individually controlled outlets and USB charging are 8536.30 or 8536.69 depending on whether surge protection or switching is the primary function. Extension reels (retractable cord on a drum) are 8536.69 — the reel mechanism is ancillary. EU, UK, and US all apply 0%/Free. Australian standard power strips imported into the EU/US require physical adaptation of the plug standard but the HS code is the same.
MFN Duty Rates by Market
European Union
8536.69.90
EU Combined Nomenclature (CN) rate — applies to all 27 EU member states
United States
8536.69.90
US Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS) MFN rate — Section 301 tariffs may add to China-origin goods
United Kingdom
8536.69.90
UK Global Tariff (UKGT) — post-Brexit tariff schedule, independent of EU CN
Related searches
Official Sources & References
WCO HS Nomenclature
World Customs Organisation — the international standard behind all HS codes
wcoomd.org
EU TARIC Database
European Commission integrated tariff — EU Combined Nomenclature (CN) rates
ec.europa.eu
US HTS Schedule (USITC)
United States International Trade Commission — official US Harmonized Tariff Schedule
hts.usitc.gov
UK Global Tariff (HMRC)
His Majesty's Revenue and Customs — UK Trade Tariff post-Brexit
trade-tariff.service.gov.uk
Disclaimer: Duty rates shown are MFN (Most-Favoured-Nation) base rates sourced from live tariff database and verified April 2026. Actual duties may differ based on country of origin, applicable trade agreements (e.g. GSP, CETA, UK-EU TCA), anti-dumping measures, or changes to tariff schedules. Always verify with the official tariff database of the importing country before making customs declarations.
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