HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 8531.90 – Signalling apparatus; parts of the electric, sound or visual apparatus of heading no. 8531
HS code 8531.90 is the 6-digit subheading for signalling apparatus, parts of the electric, sound or visual apparatus of heading no. 8531. It is used for circuit boards for alarm systems, LED modules for indicator panels, siren drivers, sensor components for alarms and control buttons for call boxes.
What HS 8531.90 covers
This HS code covers parts suitable for use solely or principally with the electric sound or visual apparatus classified under heading 8531. This includes components for burglar/fire alarms (853110), LCD/LED indicator panels (853120), and other specialized signaling devices (853180). International trade in these parts is a critical backbone for the manufacturing, maintenance, and repair of a vast range of security, information, and industrial signaling systems. Importers include original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), electronics assembly plants, and service providers globally. Exporters are often specialized component manufacturers, particularly from East Asia, which dominates the global electronics supply chain. Key considerations involve precision manufacturing, compatibility with diverse systems, and adherence to quality standards. The continuous evolution of signaling technology ensures a steady demand for these specialized components, making this a high-volume, essential segment of international trade.
- Covers
- Circuit boards for alarm systems
- LED modules for indicator panels
- Siren drivers
- Sensor components for alarms
- Control buttons for call boxes
- Replacement lenses for warning lights
- Wiring harnesses for signaling devices
- Display drivers for LCD panels
- Alarm keypads
- Examples
- PCBs for Honeywell alarm panels
- LED arrays for Daktronics scoreboards
- specific sound transducers for industrial sirens
- replacement keypads for access control systems
- power supply units for digital signage
- sensor housing for smoke detectors
Codes often confused with 8531.90
Common mistake. Can be confused with general electrical parts under 853890 or specific electronic components under 8542. The key is that these parts are 'suitable for use solely or principally with the apparatus of 8531'.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 853190, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 853190 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 22% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 14% 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 $923M 22% of world exports
- 2 United States $502M 12% of world exports
- 3 Netherlands $386M 9.0% of world exports
World total: $4.3B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $562M 14% of world imports
- 2 Hong Kong $278M 7.1% of world imports
- 3 Spain $245M 6.2% of world imports
World total: $3.9B 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 8531.90
Brazil does not split HS 8531.90: its NCM code is 8531.90.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 85.31 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 8531.90
What is HS code 853190?
HS code 853190 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Signalling apparatus; parts of the electric, sound or visual apparatus of heading no. 8531. This HS code covers parts suitable for use solely or principally with the electric sound or visual apparatus classified under heading 8531. This includes components for burglar/fire alarms (853110), LCD/LED indicator panels (853120), and other specialized signaling devices (853180). International trade in these parts is a critical backbone for the manufacturing, maintenance, and repair of a vast range of security, information, and industrial signaling systems. Importers include original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), electronics assembly plants, and service providers globally. Exporters are often specialized component manufacturers, particularly from East Asia, which dominates the global electronics supply chain. Key considerations involve precision manufacturing, compatibility with diverse systems, and adherence to quality standards. The continuous evolution of signaling technology ensures a steady demand for these specialized components, making this a high-volume, essential segment of international trade.
What products fall under HS code 853190?
Circuit boards for alarm systems, LED modules for indicator panels, siren drivers, sensor components for alarms, control buttons for call boxes, replacement lenses for warning lights, wiring harnesses for signaling devices, display drivers for LCD panels, alarm keypads
What are common misclassifications for HS code 853190?
Can be confused with general electrical parts under 853890 or specific electronic components under 8542. The key is that these parts are 'suitable for use solely or principally with the apparatus of 8531'.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 853190?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 853190 in UN Comtrade data were China ($923M, 22% of world exports), the United States ($502M) and the Netherlands ($386M). World exports came to about $4.3B, 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 853190?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 853190 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($562M, 14% of world imports), Hong Kong ($278M) and Spain ($245M). World imports came to about $3.9B, 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 853190 structured?
HS code 853190 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (85) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (31) 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 853190?
In Brazil, HS code 853190 is NCM 8531.90.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.