Lightning arresters, voltage limiters and surge suppressors (HS 853540)
Lightning arresters, voltage limiters and surge suppressors (HS 853540) has 8,889 U.S. import bill-of-lading shipment records between Jun 2018 and Aug 2026. The largest U.S. importer of Lightning arresters, voltage limiters and surge suppressors is JASCO PRODUCTS COMPANY LLC, with 229 shipments, followed by SIEMENS ENERGY INC and ERICO INTERNATIONAL CORP. The leading supplier is CAGE FANG, with 559 shipments, followed by MANAGER CHEN 1ST and RAYCAP SUZHOU CO LTD. Goods originate mainly from CHINA and GERMANY, arriving primarily at LONG BEACH, CA. Import volume has risen over the past 12 months versus the prior year.
Sourced from U.S. Customs bill of lading data · Updated monthly · Data through August 2026Cite as: ImportDoor, U.S. Customs bill of lading data (data through August 2026), https://www.importdoor.com/products/853540-lightning-arresters-voltage-limiters-and-surge-suppressors
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Trade flow: top suppliers → U.S. importers
The strongest supplier-importer relationships for Lightning arresters, voltage limiters and surge suppressors (HS 853540), by shipment volume. Hover a ribbon for details; click a name to open its profile.
The largest relationship is RAYCAP SUZHOU CO LTD → ERICO INTERNATIONAL CORP with 182 shipments, followed by ABB POWER GRIDS SWEDEN AB → ABB ENTERPRISE SOFTWARE INC (89) and POWERTECH INDUSTRIAL CO LTD → JASCO PRODUCTS COMPANY LLC (44).
Top U.S. importers
| Importer | Shipments |
|---|---|
| JASCO PRODUCTS COMPANY LLC | 229 |
| SIEMENS ENERGY INC | 215 |
| ERICO INTERNATIONAL CORP | 206 |
| ABB ENTERPRISE SOFTWARE INC | 154 |
| HITACHI ENERGY USA INC | 130 |
| TE CONNECTIVITY CORP | 127 |
| TDK LAMBDA AMERICAS INC | 123 |
| ABB INC | 109 |
| PHOENIX CONTACT DEVELOPMENT | 106 |
| CITEL INC | 86 |
Top suppliers
| Supplier | Shipments |
|---|---|
| CAGE FANG | 559 |
| MANAGER CHEN 1ST | 467 |
| RAYCAP SUZHOU CO LTD | 248 |
| POWERTECH INDUSTRIAL CO LTD | 215 |
| ABB POWER GRIDS SWEDEN AB | 164 |
| YISHENG | 160 |
| SIEMENS SURGE ARRESTERS LTD | 153 |
| CHANGSHU HEXIN PRECISION SHEET META | 147 |
| CCSH MANUFACTURING CO LTD | 144 |
| HITACHI ENERGY AG | 127 |
Origin countries
| Country | Shipments |
|---|---|
| CHINA | 4,986 |
| GERMANY | 857 |
| VIET NAM | 603 |
| BELGIUM | 275 |
| INDIA | 238 |
| HONG KONG | 227 |
| SWEDEN | 222 |
| REPUBLIC OF KOREA | 185 |
| TAIWAN | 169 |
| DENMARK | 103 |
Ports of unlading
| U.S. port | Shipments |
|---|---|
| LONG BEACH, CA | 2,825 |
| NEW YORK/NEWARK AREA, NEWARK, NJ | 1,966 |
| LOS ANGELES, CA | 1,590 |
| HOUSTON, TX | 489 |
| NORFOLK, VA | 300 |
| TACOMA, WA | 229 |
| NEW YORK, NY | 196 |
| NEW ORLEANS, LA | 178 |
| OAKLAND, CA | 157 |
| CHARLESTON, SC | 145 |
Harmonized System classification
HS code 853540 — Lightning arresters, voltage limiters and surge suppressors. The Harmonized System is the international standard for classifying traded goods; U.S. Customs records this 6-digit code on every bill of lading.
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More products under HS 8535
Other six-digit codes in HS 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 1,000 V, with their U.S. import volume.
Frequently asked questions about importing Lightning arresters, voltage limiters and surge suppressors
Who imports Lightning arresters, voltage limiters and surge suppressors (HS 853540)?
Based on U.S. Customs bill-of-lading records, the top U.S. importers of Lightning arresters, voltage limiters and surge suppressors include JASCO PRODUCTS COMPANY LLC, SIEMENS ENERGY INC, ERICO INTERNATIONAL CORP, ABB ENTERPRISE SOFTWARE INC, and HITACHI ENERGY USA INC.
Who is the largest U.S. importer of Lightning arresters, voltage limiters and surge suppressors?
JASCO PRODUCTS COMPANY LLC is the largest U.S. importer of Lightning arresters, voltage limiters and surge suppressors (HS 853540), with 229 bill-of-lading shipment records.
Who are the top suppliers of Lightning arresters, voltage limiters and surge suppressors?
Leading suppliers shipping Lightning arresters, voltage limiters and surge suppressors (HS 853540) to the U.S. include CAGE FANG, MANAGER CHEN 1ST, RAYCAP SUZHOU CO LTD, POWERTECH INDUSTRIAL CO LTD, and ABB POWER GRIDS SWEDEN AB.
How many U.S. shipments of Lightning arresters, voltage limiters and surge suppressors are there?
ImportDoor has 8,889 U.S. import shipment records under HS code 853540, spanning Jun 2018 to Aug 2026.
Where is Lightning arresters, voltage limiters and surge suppressors imported from?
Lightning arresters, voltage limiters and surge suppressors is imported into the U.S. primarily from CHINA, GERMANY, and VIET NAM.
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