HS code · 6-digit subheading

HS Code 8536.50 – Electrical apparatus; switches n.e.c. in heading no. 8536, for a voltage not exceeding 1000 volts

HS code 8536.50 is the 6-digit subheading for electrical apparatus, switches n.e.c. in heading no. 8536, for a voltage not exceeding 1000 volts. It is used for push-button switches, toggle switches, rocker switches, rotary switches and limit switches.

What HS 8536.50 covers

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.

Covers
  • Push-button switches
  • Toggle switches
  • Rocker switches
  • Rotary switches
  • Limit switches
  • Proximity switches
  • Selector switches
  • Foot switches
  • Micro switches
Examples
  • Leviton Decora
  • Honeywell Micro Switch
  • Eaton Moeller
  • Schneider Electric Harmony
  • Omron D4V

Codes often confused with 8536.50

Common mistake. 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.

8536.41Electrical apparatus; relays, (for a voltage not exceeding 60 volts)8535.30Electrical apparatus; isolating and make-and-break switches, for a voltage exceeding 1000 volts

Top exporters and importers of HS code 853650, 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 853650 in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 16% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, 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. 1 Germany $3.6B
  2. 2 China $3.3B
  3. 3 United States $2.2B

World total: $23.1B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 United States $3.0B
  2. 2 Germany $2.6B
  3. 3 China $1.5B

World total: $23.5B 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 8536.50 4

Brazil splits HS 8536.50 into 4 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.

  1. 8536.50.10 Satellite up/down-converter switching unitsUnidade chaveadora de conversor de subida e descida para sistema de telecomunicações via satélite
  2. 8536.50.20 Satellite HPA switching unitsUnidade chaveadora de amplificador de alta potência (HPA) para sistema de telecomunicações via satélite
  3. 8536.50.30 Digital encoder switches for printed circuitsComutadores codificadores digitais, próprios para montagem em circuitos impressos
  4. 8536.50.90 Other low-voltage switchesOutros

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 8536.50

What is HS code 853650?

HS code 853650 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that 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.

Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 853650?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 853650 in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($3.6B, 16% of world exports), China ($3.3B) and the United States ($2.2B). World exports came to about $23.1B, 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 853650?

In 2025, the top importers of HS code 853650 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($3.0B, 13% of world imports), Germany ($2.6B) and China ($1.5B). World imports came to about $23.5B, 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 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.

What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 853650?

Brazil splits HS code 853650 into 4 NCM codes: 8536.50.10 (Satellite up/down-converter switching units), 8536.50.20 (Satellite HPA switching units), 8536.50.30 (Digital encoder switches for printed circuits), 8536.50.90 (Other low-voltage switches). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.