HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 8536.49 – Electrical apparatus; relays, for a voltage exceeding 60 volts
HS code 8536.49 is the 6-digit subheading for electrical apparatus, relays, for a voltage exceeding 60 volts. It is used for industrial control relays, power relays, contactors (if primarily a relay function), timing relays and monitoring relays.
What HS 8536.49 covers
This category encompasses relays designed for voltages exceeding 60 volts, commonly found in industrial control, power distribution, and building automation systems. These relays are crucial for controlling higher power loads, such as motors, lighting circuits, and heating elements in industrial and commercial settings. Importers and exporters include industrial electrical suppliers, automation system integrators, and manufacturers of machinery, HVAC systems, and power control panels. Key aspects for trade include coil voltage, contact current rating, number of poles, mounting options (e.g., DIN rail, panel mount), and specific functions like timing or monitoring, all of which influence their application and market demand.
- Covers
- Industrial control relays
- Power relays
- Contactors (if primarily a relay function)
- Timing relays
- Monitoring relays
- Solid-state relays (high voltage)
- Safety relays
- Examples
- Siemens Sirius 3TG10
- Schneider Electric Zelio
- ABB A-line contactors
- Omron MY2
- Allen-Bradley 700-HL
Codes often confused with 8536.49
Common mistake. The main confusion is with 8536.41 (relays for voltage not exceeding 60V), where the voltage threshold is the critical distinguishing factor. Also, sometimes with 8536.50 (other switches) if the relay is seen as a simple switch.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 853649, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 853649 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 16% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 12% 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 $966M 16% of world exports
- 2 Germany $781M 13% of world exports
- 3 United States $531M 9.0% of world exports
World total: $5.9B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $729M 12% of world imports
- 2 Germany $479M 7.7% of world imports
- 3 India $331M 5.3% of world imports
World total: $6.2B 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 8536.49
Brazil does not split HS 8536.49: its NCM code is 8536.49.00.
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 8536.49
What is HS code 853649?
HS code 853649 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Electrical apparatus; relays, for a voltage exceeding 60 volts. This category encompasses relays designed for voltages exceeding 60 volts, commonly found in industrial control, power distribution, and building automation systems. These relays are crucial for controlling higher power loads, such as motors, lighting circuits, and heating elements in industrial and commercial settings. Importers and exporters include industrial electrical suppliers, automation system integrators, and manufacturers of machinery, HVAC systems, and power control panels. Key aspects for trade include coil voltage, contact current rating, number of poles, mounting options (e.g., DIN rail, panel mount), and specific functions like timing or monitoring, all of which influence their application and market demand.
What products fall under HS code 853649?
Industrial control relays, power relays, contactors (if primarily a relay function), timing relays, monitoring relays, solid-state relays (high voltage), safety relays
What are common misclassifications for HS code 853649?
The main confusion is with 8536.41 (relays for voltage not exceeding 60V), where the voltage threshold is the critical distinguishing factor. Also, sometimes with 8536.50 (other switches) if the relay is seen as a simple switch.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 853649?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 853649 in UN Comtrade data were China ($966M, 16% of world exports), Germany ($781M) and the United States ($531M). 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 853649?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 853649 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($729M, 12% of world imports), Germany ($479M) and India ($331M). World imports came to about $6.2B, 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 853649 structured?
HS code 853649 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 (49) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 853649?
In Brazil, HS code 853649 is NCM 8536.49.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.