HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 8536.10 – Electrical apparatus; fuses, for a voltage not exceeding 1000 volts
HS code 8536.10 is the 6-digit subheading for electrical apparatus, fuses, for a voltage not exceeding 1000 volts. It is used for cartridge fuses, blade fuses, glass tube fuses, automotive fuses and resettable fuses (PTCs).
What HS 8536.10 covers
This HS code covers fuses designed for low and medium voltage applications, specifically for circuits not exceeding 1000 volts. These essential safety devices protect electrical circuits and equipment from overcurrents, preventing damage and potential fires in residential, commercial, and light industrial settings. Importers and exporters range from small electronic component distributors to large electrical wholesalers and manufacturers of consumer electronics, appliances, and industrial machinery. Key aspects for trade include current rating, breaking capacity, response time (e.g., fast-blow, slow-blow), and physical form factor, as these dictate their suitability for diverse applications and compliance with regional electrical codes.
- Covers
- Cartridge fuses
- Blade fuses
- Glass tube fuses
- Automotive fuses
- Resettable fuses (PTCs)
- High-rupturing capacity (HRC) fuses
- Miniature fuses
- Examples
- Littelfuse ATO
- Bussmann FWH
- Eaton Cooper Bussmann
- Schurter FST
- Mersen A70QS
Codes often confused with 8536.10
Common mistake. Can be confused with 8535.10 (fuses for voltage exceeding 1000V) if the voltage rating is overlooked, or sometimes with 8536.30 (other circuit protection for voltage not exceeding 1000V).
Top exporters and importers of HS code 853610, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 853610 in UN Comtrade data was Hong Kong, with 14% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was China, with 13% 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 Hong Kong $469M 14% of world exports
- 2 China $462M 14% of world exports
- 3 Mexico $329M 10.0% of world exports
World total: $3.3B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 China $484M 13% of world imports
- 2 United States $385M 10% of world imports
- 3 Hong Kong $273M 7.4% of world imports
World total: $3.7B 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 8536.10
Brazil does not split HS 8536.10: its NCM code is 8536.10.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 85.36 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 8536.10
What is HS code 853610?
HS code 853610 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Electrical apparatus; fuses, for a voltage not exceeding 1000 volts. This HS code covers fuses designed for low and medium voltage applications, specifically for circuits not exceeding 1000 volts. These essential safety devices protect electrical circuits and equipment from overcurrents, preventing damage and potential fires in residential, commercial, and light industrial settings. Importers and exporters range from small electronic component distributors to large electrical wholesalers and manufacturers of consumer electronics, appliances, and industrial machinery. Key aspects for trade include current rating, breaking capacity, response time (e.g., fast-blow, slow-blow), and physical form factor, as these dictate their suitability for diverse applications and compliance with regional electrical codes.
What products fall under HS code 853610?
Cartridge fuses, blade fuses, glass tube fuses, automotive fuses, resettable fuses (PTCs), high-rupturing capacity (HRC) fuses, miniature fuses
What are common misclassifications for HS code 853610?
Can be confused with 8535.10 (fuses for voltage exceeding 1000V) if the voltage rating is overlooked, or sometimes with 8536.30 (other circuit protection for voltage not exceeding 1000V).
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 853610?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 853610 in UN Comtrade data were Hong Kong ($469M, 14% of world exports), China ($462M) and Mexico ($329M). World exports came to about $3.3B, 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 853610?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 853610 in UN Comtrade data were China ($484M, 13% of world imports), the United States ($385M) and Hong Kong ($273M). World imports came to about $3.7B, 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 853610 structured?
HS code 853610 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (85) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (36) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (10) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 853610?
In Brazil, HS code 853610 is NCM 8536.10.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.