HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 8536.90 – Electrical apparatus; n.e.c. in heading no. 8536, for switching or protecting electrical circuits, for a voltage not exceeding 1000 volts
HS code 8536.90 is the 6-digit subheading for electrical apparatus, n.e.c. in heading no. 8536, for switching or protecting electrical circuits, for a voltage not exceeding 1000 volts. It is used for terminal blocks, junction boxes, electrical splices, wire connectors (e.g., Wago type) and fuse holders.
What HS 8536.90 covers
This 'not elsewhere specified' category within HS 8536 encompasses a diverse range of electrical apparatus for switching or protecting electrical circuits, operating at voltages not exceeding 1000 volts, that are not covered by more specific subheadings. This includes essential components like terminal blocks, junction boxes, specialized wire connectors, and fuse holders. These goods are indispensable for industrial automation, building electrical systems, automotive electronics, and consumer appliances, ensuring safe and organized electrical connections. Importers and exporters span from large industrial conglomerates to specialized component manufacturers and distributors, serving a wide array of sectors. Key considerations for trade include adherence to safety certifications, material durability, and compatibility with specific electrical systems and wiring standards across different regions.
- Covers
- Terminal blocks
- Junction boxes
- Electrical splices
- Wire connectors (e.g., Wago type)
- Fuse holders
- Relay sockets
- Busbars
- Cable glands
- Examples
- Wago terminal blocks
- Phoenix Contact connectors
- ABB fuse holders
- Eaton busbar systems
- HellermannTyton cable glands
Codes often confused with 8536.90
Common mistake. Often confused with 853669 (plugs and sockets) if they facilitate connection, or 8535 (apparatus for voltage >1000V) if the voltage limit is overlooked.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 853690, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 853690 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 23% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was China, with 14% 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 $12.4B 23% of world exports
- 2 Hong Kong $6.4B 12% of world exports
- 3 Germany $4.4B 8.2% of world exports
World total: $53.8B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 China $7.9B 14% of world imports
- 2 Hong Kong $5.5B 10% of world imports
- 3 Mexico $5.1B 9.2% of world imports
World total: $54.7B 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 8536.90 7
Brazil splits HS 8536.90 into 7 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.
- 8536.90.10 Flat ribbon cable connectorsConectores para cabos planos constituídos por condutores paralelos isolados individualmente
- 8536.90.20 Sliding current collectors for overhead conductorsTomadas de contato deslizante em condutores aéreos
- 8536.90.30 Sockets for electronic microstructuresSoquetes para microestruturas eletrônicas
- 8536.90.40 Printed circuit board connectorsConectores para circuito impresso
- 8536.90.50 Capacitor connection terminalsTerminais de conexão para condensadores, mesmo montados em suporte isolante
- 8536.90.60 Feedthrough connectors for hermetic compressorsConector de corrente elétrica para acoplamento através da carcaça, do tipo utilizado em motocompressores herméticos de refrigeração
- 8536.90.90 Other low-voltage connecting 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 8536.90
What is HS code 853690?
HS code 853690 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Electrical apparatus; n.e.c. in heading no. 8536, for switching or protecting electrical circuits, for a voltage not exceeding 1000 volts. This 'not elsewhere specified' category within HS 8536 encompasses a diverse range of electrical apparatus for switching or protecting electrical circuits, operating at voltages not exceeding 1000 volts, that are not covered by more specific subheadings. This includes essential components like terminal blocks, junction boxes, specialized wire connectors, and fuse holders. These goods are indispensable for industrial automation, building electrical systems, automotive electronics, and consumer appliances, ensuring safe and organized electrical connections. Importers and exporters span from large industrial conglomerates to specialized component manufacturers and distributors, serving a wide array of sectors. Key considerations for trade include adherence to safety certifications, material durability, and compatibility with specific electrical systems and wiring standards across different regions.
What products fall under HS code 853690?
Terminal blocks, junction boxes, electrical splices, wire connectors (e.g., Wago type), fuse holders, relay sockets, busbars, cable glands
What are common misclassifications for HS code 853690?
Often confused with 853669 (plugs and sockets) if they facilitate connection, or 8535 (apparatus for voltage >1000V) if the voltage limit is overlooked.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 853690?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 853690 in UN Comtrade data were China ($12.4B, 23% of world exports), Hong Kong ($6.4B) and Germany ($4.4B). World exports came to about $53.8B, 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 853690?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 853690 in UN Comtrade data were China ($7.9B, 14% of world imports), Hong Kong ($5.5B) and Mexico ($5.1B). World imports came to about $54.7B, 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 853690 structured?
HS code 853690 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 (90) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 853690?
Brazil splits HS code 853690 into 7 NCM codes: 8536.90.10 (Flat ribbon cable connectors), 8536.90.20 (Sliding current collectors for overhead conductors), 8536.90.30 (Sockets for electronic microstructures), 8536.90.40 (Printed circuit board connectors), 8536.90.50 (Capacitor connection terminals), 8536.90.60 (Feedthrough connectors for hermetic compressors), 8536.90.90 (Other low-voltage connecting apparatus). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.