HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 8530.90 – Signalling apparatus; parts of safety, traffic control equipment for railways, tramways, roads, inland waterways, airfields, parking facilities, port instalments (excluding those of heading no. 8608)
HS code 8530.90 is the 6-digit subheading for signalling apparatus, parts of safety, traffic control equipment for railways, tramways, roads, inland waterways, airfields, parking facilities, port instalments (excluding those of heading no. 8608). It is used for LED modules for traffic lights, circuit boards for railway signals, sensor components for parking systems, replacement lenses for airfield lights and control panels for port equipment.
What HS 8530.90 covers
This HS code covers parts suitable for use solely or principally with the signalling, safety, or traffic control equipment classified under heading 8530. This includes components for railway, tramway, road, inland waterway, airfield, parking facility, and port installation equipment, excluding those of heading 8608. International trade in these parts is crucial for the manufacturing, maintenance, and repair of specialized infrastructure systems worldwide. Importers include infrastructure operators, maintenance companies, and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) assembling final products. Exporters are often specialized component manufacturers, particularly from regions with advanced industrial electronics capabilities. Key aspects involve adherence to strict safety standards, long-term reliability, and the need for specialized components that can withstand harsh environmental conditions and ensure the continuous operation of critical infrastructure. This makes it a vital, though often unseen, segment of international trade.
- Covers
- LED modules for traffic lights
- Circuit boards for railway signals
- Sensor components for parking systems
- Replacement lenses for airfield lights
- Control panels for port equipment
- Wiring harnesses for traffic controllers
- Relay modules for interlocking systems
- Signal lamp holders
- Examples
- Replacement LED arrays for SWARCO traffic signals
- specific control cards for Siemens railway interlocking systems
- sensor units for parking guidance systems
- specialized connectors for air traffic control equipment
- traffic light controller circuit boards
Codes often confused with 8530.90
Common mistake. Could be confused with general electrical parts under 853890 or specific electronic components under 8542. The crucial distinction is that these parts are 'suitable for use solely or principally with the apparatus of 8530'.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 853090, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 853090 in UN Comtrade data was Austria, with 10% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 17% 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 Austria $99M 10% of world exports
- 2 Germany $94M 9.8% of world exports
- 3 China $92M 9.6% of world exports
World total: $953M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $178M 17% of world imports
- 2 Germany $63M 6.1% of world imports
- 3 South Korea $54M 5.2% of world imports
World total: $1.0B 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 code for 8530.90
Brazil does not split HS 8530.90: its NCM code is 8530.90.00.
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 8530.90
What is HS code 853090?
HS code 853090 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Signalling apparatus; parts of safety, traffic control equipment for railways, tramways, roads, inland waterways, airfields, parking facilities, port instalments (excluding those of heading no. 8608). This HS code covers parts suitable for use solely or principally with the signalling, safety, or traffic control equipment classified under heading 8530. This includes components for railway, tramway, road, inland waterway, airfield, parking facility, and port installation equipment, excluding those of heading 8608. International trade in these parts is crucial for the manufacturing, maintenance, and repair of specialized infrastructure systems worldwide. Importers include infrastructure operators, maintenance companies, and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) assembling final products. Exporters are often specialized component manufacturers, particularly from regions with advanced industrial electronics capabilities. Key aspects involve adherence to strict safety standards, long-term reliability, and the need for specialized components that can withstand harsh environmental conditions and ensure the continuous operation of critical infrastructure. This makes it a vital, though often unseen, segment of international trade.
What products fall under HS code 853090?
LED modules for traffic lights, circuit boards for railway signals, sensor components for parking systems, replacement lenses for airfield lights, control panels for port equipment, wiring harnesses for traffic controllers, relay modules for interlocking systems, signal lamp holders
What are common misclassifications for HS code 853090?
Could be confused with general electrical parts under 853890 or specific electronic components under 8542. The crucial distinction is that these parts are 'suitable for use solely or principally with the apparatus of 8530'.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 853090?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 853090 in UN Comtrade data were Austria ($99M, 10% of world exports), Germany ($94M) and China ($92M). World exports came to about $953M, 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 853090?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 853090 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($178M, 17% of world imports), Germany ($63M) and South Korea ($54M). World imports came to about $1.0B, 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 853090 structured?
HS code 853090 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 (90) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 853090?
In Brazil, HS code 853090 is NCM 8530.90.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.