HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 8530.80 – Signalling, safety or traffic control equipment; for roads, inland waterways, parking facilities, port installations or airfields (excluding those of heading no. 8608)
HS code 8530.80 is the 6-digit subheading for signalling, safety or traffic control equipment, for roads, inland waterways, parking facilities, port installations or airfields (excluding those of heading no. 8608). It is used for traffic lights, pedestrian signals, variable message signs (VMS), parking guidance systems and air traffic control tower equipment.
What HS 8530.80 covers
This HS code encompasses signalling, safety, or traffic control equipment for a broad range of applications including roads, inland waterways, parking facilities, port installations, or airfields, excluding certain railway equipment (8608). This diverse category is vital for managing traffic flow and ensuring safety across various transportation domains. International trade is driven by urban development, smart city initiatives, and infrastructure projects globally. Key players include specialized electronics manufacturers, civil engineering firms, and municipal or national transport authorities. Importers are typically government agencies, urban planners, and construction companies. Exporters are often global technology providers. The equipment ranges from basic traffic lights to sophisticated intelligent transport systems (ITS) incorporating sensors, cameras, and data analytics for real-time traffic management, parking guidance, and air traffic control. Demand is high in rapidly urbanizing regions and for upgrading existing infrastructure to improve efficiency and safety.
- Covers
- Traffic lights
- Pedestrian signals
- Variable message signs (VMS)
- Parking guidance systems
- Air traffic control tower equipment
- Marine navigation lights
- Port container crane control systems
- Road barrier systems
- Toll booth equipment
- Examples
- Siemens Sitraffic
- SWARCO traffic lights
- Federal Signal VMS boards
- ADB Safegate airfield lighting
- PTV Group traffic management hardware
- Automatic Systems road barriers
Codes often confused with 8530.80
Common mistake. Can be confused with 853010 (railway equipment) or 853180 (other electrical signaling apparatus). The key is the specific application to roads, waterways, parking, ports, or airfields, distinguishing it from general signaling or railway-specific systems.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 853080, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 853080 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 17% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 18% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $218M 17% of world exports
- 2 Austria $130M 10% of world exports
- 3 Germany $124M 9.7% of world exports
World total: $1.3B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $205M 18% of world imports
- 2 Germany $63M 5.6% of world imports
- 3 United Kingdom $50M 4.4% of world imports
World total: $1.1B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM codes for 8530.80 2
Brazil splits HS 8530.80 into 2 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.
- 8530.80.10 Digital road traffic control equipmentDigitais, para controle de tráfego de automotores
- 8530.80.90 Other road, port and airfield signalling equipmentOutros
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 85.30 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 8530.80
What is HS code 853080?
HS code 853080 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Signalling, safety or traffic control equipment; for roads, inland waterways, parking facilities, port installations or airfields (excluding those of heading no. 8608). This HS code encompasses signalling, safety, or traffic control equipment for a broad range of applications including roads, inland waterways, parking facilities, port installations, or airfields, excluding certain railway equipment (8608). This diverse category is vital for managing traffic flow and ensuring safety across various transportation domains. International trade is driven by urban development, smart city initiatives, and infrastructure projects globally. Key players include specialized electronics manufacturers, civil engineering firms, and municipal or national transport authorities. Importers are typically government agencies, urban planners, and construction companies. Exporters are often global technology providers. The equipment ranges from basic traffic lights to sophisticated intelligent transport systems (ITS) incorporating sensors, cameras, and data analytics for real-time traffic management, parking guidance, and air traffic control. Demand is high in rapidly urbanizing regions and for upgrading existing infrastructure to improve efficiency and safety.
What products fall under HS code 853080?
Traffic lights, pedestrian signals, variable message signs (VMS), parking guidance systems, air traffic control tower equipment, marine navigation lights, port container crane control systems, road barrier systems, toll booth equipment
What are common misclassifications for HS code 853080?
Can be confused with 853010 (railway equipment) or 853180 (other electrical signaling apparatus). The key is the specific application to roads, waterways, parking, ports, or airfields, distinguishing it from general signaling or railway-specific systems.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 853080?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 853080 in UN Comtrade data were China ($218M, 17% of world exports), Austria ($130M) and Germany ($124M). World exports came to about $1.3B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 853080?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 853080 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($205M, 18% of world imports), Germany ($63M) and the United Kingdom ($50M). World imports came to about $1.1B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
How is HS code 853080 structured?
HS code 853080 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (85) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (30) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (80) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 853080?
Brazil splits HS code 853080 into 2 NCM codes: 8530.80.10 (Digital road traffic control equipment), 8530.80.90 (Other road, port and airfield signalling equipment). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.