HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 8536.30 – Electrical apparatus; for protecting electrical circuits, n.e.c. in heading no. 8536, for a voltage not exceeding 1000 volts
HS code 8536.30 is the 6-digit subheading for electrical apparatus, for protecting electrical circuits, n.e.c. in heading no. 8536, for a voltage not exceeding 1000 volts. It is used for thermal overload relays, low-voltage surge protective devices (SPDs), motor protection circuit breakers (MPCBs), earth leakage relays and phase failure relays.
What HS 8536.30 covers
This 'not elsewhere specified' category for low-voltage circuit protection covers a diverse range of devices operating at voltages not exceeding 1000 volts, which are not specifically classified as fuses or circuit breakers within 8536. It includes items like thermal overload relays, low-voltage surge protective devices (SPDs), and other specialized protective components used in industrial control panels, motor protection, and sensitive electronic equipment. Importers and exporters are typically electrical component distributors, industrial automation suppliers, and manufacturers of machinery and electronic systems. Key aspects for trade include specific protection functions (e.g., over-temperature, phase loss), response characteristics, and integration capabilities with broader control systems.
- Covers
- Thermal overload relays
- Low-voltage surge protective devices (SPDs)
- Motor protection circuit breakers (MPCBs)
- Earth leakage relays
- Phase failure relays
- Current limiting reactors (low voltage)
- Voltage monitoring relays
- Examples
- Siemens Sirius
- Schneider Electric TeSys
- ABB Emax 2
- Eaton XT
- Phoenix Contact VAL-MS
Codes often confused with 8536.30
Common mistake. This is a residual code, so it's frequently confused with 8536.10 (fuses) or 8536.20 (circuit breakers) if the item has a more precise classification, or even 8535.40 if the voltage is misidentified.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 853630, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 853630 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 18% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 16% 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 $1.1B 18% of world exports
- 2 Germany $942M 16% of world exports
- 3 France $513M 8.6% of world exports
World total: $5.9B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $898M 16% of world imports
- 2 Germany $486M 8.6% of world imports
- 3 China $467M 8.3% of world imports
World total: $5.7B 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 codes for 8536.30 2
Brazil splits HS 8536.30 into 2 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.
- 8536.30.10 Gas-filled spark gaps for circuit protectionCentelhador a gás
- 8536.30.90 Other low-voltage circuit protection apparatusOutros
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 8536.30
What is HS code 853630?
HS code 853630 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Electrical apparatus; for protecting electrical circuits, n.e.c. in heading no. 8536, for a voltage not exceeding 1000 volts. This 'not elsewhere specified' category for low-voltage circuit protection covers a diverse range of devices operating at voltages not exceeding 1000 volts, which are not specifically classified as fuses or circuit breakers within 8536. It includes items like thermal overload relays, low-voltage surge protective devices (SPDs), and other specialized protective components used in industrial control panels, motor protection, and sensitive electronic equipment. Importers and exporters are typically electrical component distributors, industrial automation suppliers, and manufacturers of machinery and electronic systems. Key aspects for trade include specific protection functions (e.g., over-temperature, phase loss), response characteristics, and integration capabilities with broader control systems.
What products fall under HS code 853630?
Thermal overload relays, low-voltage surge protective devices (SPDs), motor protection circuit breakers (MPCBs), earth leakage relays, phase failure relays, current limiting reactors (low voltage), voltage monitoring relays
What are common misclassifications for HS code 853630?
This is a residual code, so it's frequently confused with 8536.10 (fuses) or 8536.20 (circuit breakers) if the item has a more precise classification, or even 8535.40 if the voltage is misidentified.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 853630?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 853630 in UN Comtrade data were China ($1.1B, 18% of world exports), Germany ($942M) and France ($513M). World exports came to about $5.9B, 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.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 853630?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 853630 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($898M, 16% of world imports), Germany ($486M) and China ($467M). World imports came to about $5.7B, 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 853630 structured?
HS code 853630 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 (30) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 853630?
Brazil splits HS code 853630 into 2 NCM codes: 8536.30.10 (Gas-filled spark gaps for circuit protection), 8536.30.90 (Other low-voltage circuit protection apparatus). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.