HS Code Subheading

Electrical apparatus; switches n.e.c. in heading no. 8536, for a voltage not exceeding 1000 volts

8536.50 Subheading
Section XVI — Machinery and mechanical appliances; electrical equipment; parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers, television image and sound recorders and reproducers, and parts and accessories of such articles

About HS Code 853650

This 'not elsewhere specified' category for low-voltage switches covers a vast array of manual and automatic switching devices operating at voltages not exceeding 1000 volts, not specifically classified as fuses, circuit breakers, or relays within 8536. It includes everything from simple light switches and push buttons to complex selector switches, limit switches, and proximity sensors used across residential, commercial, and industrial applications. Importers and exporters range from consumer electronics manufacturers and building material suppliers to industrial automation companies. Key considerations for trade are contact configuration, current rating, actuation method, environmental protection (e.g., IP rating), and specific application requirements, which vary widely by market.

Products Under This Code

Push-button switches, toggle switches, rocker switches, rotary switches, limit switches, proximity switches, selector switches, foot switches, micro switches

Real World Examples

Leviton Decora, Honeywell Micro Switch, Eaton Moeller, Schneider Electric Harmony, Omron D4V

Common Misclassification

This is a broad residual code, often confused with 8536.41/49 (relays) if the device has a control function, or even 8535.30 (high-voltage switches) if the voltage is misidentified.

Products Classified Under 8536.50

Electrical switchPush button switchToggle switch

Related Codes

8536.10 Electrical apparatus; fuses, for a voltage not exceeding 1000 volts 8536.20 Electrical apparatus; automatic circuit breakers, for a voltage not exceeding 1000 volts 8536.30 Electrical apparatus; for protecting electrical circuits, n.e.c. in heading no. 8536, for a voltage not exceeding 1000 volts 8536.41 Electrical apparatus; relays, (for a voltage not exceeding 60 volts) 8536.49 Electrical apparatus; relays, for a voltage exceeding 60 volts 8536.61 Electrical apparatus; lamp-holders, for a voltage not exceeding 1000 volts 8536.69 Electrical apparatus; plugs and sockets, for a voltage not exceeding 1000 volts 8536.70 Connectors for optical fibres, optical fibre bundles or cables 8536.90 Electrical apparatus; n.e.c. in heading no. 8536, for switching or protecting electrical circuits, for a voltage not exceeding 1000 volts

Industry

This code belongs to the Electronics & Electrical Equipment industry.

Trade Overview

China, Germany, USA, and Japan are major players due to their diverse manufacturing bases in electronics, automotive, and industrial equipment.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 853650?

HS code 853650 covers: Electrical apparatus; switches n.e.c. in heading no. 8536, for a voltage not exceeding 1000 volts. This 'not elsewhere specified' category for low-voltage switches covers a vast array of manual and automatic switching devices operating at voltages not exceeding 1000 volts, not specifically classified as fuses, circuit breakers, or relays within 8536. It includes everything from simple light switches and push buttons to complex selector switches, limit switches, and proximity sensors used across residential, commercial, and industrial applications. Importers and exporters range from consumer electronics manufacturers and building material suppliers to industrial automation companies. Key considerations for trade are contact configuration, current rating, actuation method, environmental protection (e.g., IP rating), and specific application requirements, which vary widely by market.

What products fall under HS code 853650?

Push-button switches, toggle switches, rocker switches, rotary switches, limit switches, proximity switches, selector switches, foot switches, micro switches

What are common misclassifications for HS code 853650?

This is a broad residual code, often confused with 8536.41/49 (relays) if the device has a control function, or even 8535.30 (high-voltage switches) if the voltage is misidentified.

How is HS code 853650 structured?

HS code 853650 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 (50) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.