HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 8536.20 – Electrical apparatus; automatic circuit breakers, for a voltage not exceeding 1000 volts
HS code 8536.20 is the 6-digit subheading for electrical apparatus, automatic circuit breakers, for a voltage not exceeding 1000 volts. It is used for miniature circuit breakers (MCBs), molded case circuit breakers (MCCBs), residual current devices (RCDs), ground fault circuit interrupters (GFCIs) and arc fault circuit interrupters (AFCIs).
What HS 8536.20 covers
This category encompasses automatic circuit breakers for low-voltage applications, specifically those not exceeding 1000 volts. These devices are fundamental for protecting electrical circuits in homes, offices, commercial buildings, and light industrial facilities, offering the advantage of being resettable after tripping, unlike fuses. They are integral components in electrical distribution panels, consumer units, and machinery control systems. Importers and exporters include electrical equipment manufacturers, construction material suppliers, and distributors serving the residential, commercial, and industrial sectors. Trade focuses on current rating, breaking capacity, number of poles, and trip characteristics (e.g., thermal-magnetic, residual current) to meet diverse application and safety standards.
- Covers
- Miniature circuit breakers (MCBs)
- Molded case circuit breakers (MCCBs)
- Residual current devices (RCDs)
- Ground fault circuit interrupters (GFCIs)
- Arc fault circuit interrupters (AFCIs)
- Air circuit breakers (ACBs) for low voltage
- Examples
- Siemens Sentron
- ABB S200
- Schneider Electric Acti9
- Eaton Cutler-Hammer
- Legrand DX3
Codes often confused with 8536.20
Common mistake. Often confused with 8535.21 (circuit breakers for voltage exceeding 1000V) if the voltage threshold is not carefully checked, or 8536.30 for other low-voltage protective devices.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 853620, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 853620 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 14% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 20% 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 $1.7B 14% of world exports
- 2 United States $1.1B 9.1% of world exports
- 3 France $1.1B 8.7% of world exports
World total: $12.4B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $2.3B 20% of world imports
- 2 Germany $753M 6.4% of world imports
- 3 France $529M 4.5% of world imports
World total: $11.7B 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 8536.20
Brazil does not split HS 8536.20: its NCM code is 8536.20.00.
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 8536.20
What is HS code 853620?
HS code 853620 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Electrical apparatus; automatic circuit breakers, for a voltage not exceeding 1000 volts. This category encompasses automatic circuit breakers for low-voltage applications, specifically those not exceeding 1000 volts. These devices are fundamental for protecting electrical circuits in homes, offices, commercial buildings, and light industrial facilities, offering the advantage of being resettable after tripping, unlike fuses. They are integral components in electrical distribution panels, consumer units, and machinery control systems. Importers and exporters include electrical equipment manufacturers, construction material suppliers, and distributors serving the residential, commercial, and industrial sectors. Trade focuses on current rating, breaking capacity, number of poles, and trip characteristics (e.g., thermal-magnetic, residual current) to meet diverse application and safety standards.
What products fall under HS code 853620?
Miniature circuit breakers (MCBs), molded case circuit breakers (MCCBs), residual current devices (RCDs), ground fault circuit interrupters (GFCIs), arc fault circuit interrupters (AFCIs), air circuit breakers (ACBs) for low voltage
What are common misclassifications for HS code 853620?
Often confused with 8535.21 (circuit breakers for voltage exceeding 1000V) if the voltage threshold is not carefully checked, or 8536.30 for other low-voltage protective devices.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 853620?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 853620 in UN Comtrade data were China ($1.7B, 14% of world exports), the United States ($1.1B) and France ($1.1B). World exports came to about $12.4B, 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 853620?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 853620 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($2.3B, 20% of world imports), Germany ($753M) and France ($529M). World imports came to about $11.7B, 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 853620 structured?
HS code 853620 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 (20) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 853620?
In Brazil, HS code 853620 is NCM 8536.20.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.