Product classification
HS code for Control relay: 8536.49
Electrical apparatus, relays, for a voltage exceeding 60 volts.
Classification of control relay under HS 8536.49
Control relays are classified under HS code 8536.49 based on their function as electrical switches and their specific operating voltage. Heading 8536 covers electrical apparatus for switching or protecting electrical circuits, or for making connections to or in electrical circuits, for a voltage not exceeding 1,000 volts. Relays are specifically mentioned under the 8536.4x subheadings. The classification is further divided by voltage: 8536.41 is for relays operating at 60 volts or less, while 8536.49 is for relays operating at a voltage exceeding 60 volts but not exceeding 1,000 volts. Control relays function by using a low-power signal to open or close a higher-power circuit, making them indispensable in industrial automation and motor control. The classification process requires a technical review of the relay's rated operating voltage to ensure the correct subheading is applied.
- Covers
- Electromagnetic control relays (>60V)
- Time-delay relays for industrial circuits
- Protective relays for motor circuits
- Solid-state relays (SSR) for high voltage applications
- Latching relays used in automation
- Also under 8536.49
- Siemens Sirius 3TG10
- Schneider Electric Zelio
- ABB A-line contactors
- Omron MY2
- Allen-Bradley 700-HL
Codes often confused with 8536.49
Common mistake. Control relays are often misclassified under 8536.41 if the customs broker does not verify the operating voltage; 8536.41 is strictly for low-voltage applications (60V or less). Another common error is confusing relays with contactors. While similar, contactors are often classified under 8536.49 or 8536.50 depending on their design and current rating. For voltages exceeding 1,000 volts, relays must be classified under heading 8535.
Top exporters and importers of HS 853649 (the code used for control relay), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 853649 (the code used for control relay) 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.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 853649, not only control relay.
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 control relay
Brazil classifies control relay under NCM 8536.49.00: HS 8536.49 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about control relay
What is the HS code for Control relay?
The HS code for Control relay is 853649 (Electrical apparatus; relays, for a voltage exceeding 60 volts). For relays operating at more than 60 volts, the HS code is 8536.49.
How do I classify Control relay for customs?
Control relay is classified under HS code 853649 — Electrical apparatus; relays, for a voltage exceeding 60 volts. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What HS code is used for a 24V control relay?
A 24V relay is classified under HS code 8536.41 because it does not exceed the 60-volt threshold.
Which countries are the top exporters of control relay (HS 853649)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 853649 (the code used for control relay) 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 control relay (HS 853649)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 853649 (the code used for control relay) 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.
Is the HS code for Control relay the same in all countries?
The base HS code 853649 for Control relay is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for control relay in Brazil?
In Brazil, control relay (HS 853649) is classified under NCM 8536.49.00.