Product classification
HS code for Earth leakage circuit breaker: 8536.30
Electrical apparatus, for protecting electrical circuits, n.e.c. in heading no. 8536, for a voltage not exceeding 1000 volts.
Classification of earth leakage circuit breaker under HS 8536.30
Earth leakage circuit breakers (ELCBs) are classified under HS code 8536.30. This classification is governed by the terms of Heading 8536, which includes electrical apparatus for switching or protecting electrical circuits for a voltage not exceeding 1,000 volts. ELCBs are specifically designed to detect small stray voltages on the metal enclosures of electrical equipment and interrupt the circuit to prevent electric shock. Under the HS nomenclature, subheading 8536.30 is the residual category for "other apparatus for protecting electrical circuits" that are not automatic circuit breakers (which have their own subheadings). Since ELCBs function as a specialized protection device against leakage current rather than just overcurrent or short circuits, they are appropriately placed here. The classification ensures that safety devices for low-voltage residential and industrial applications are grouped together.
- Covers
- Voltage-operated earth leakage circuit breakers
- Residual current circuit breakers (RCCB)
- Residual current breakers with overcurrent protection (RCBO)
- Ground fault circuit interrupters (GFCI)
- Safety switches for domestic switchboards
- Also under 8536.30
- Siemens Sirius
- Schneider Electric TeSys
- ABB Emax 2
- Eaton XT
- Phoenix Contact VAL-MS
Codes often confused with 8536.30
Common mistake. ELCBs are often confused with HS code 8536.20, which is specifically for automatic circuit breakers. While ELCBs are a type of circuit breaker, many customs authorities prefer 8536.30 for devices whose primary function is leakage protection rather than standard thermal-magnetic overcurrent protection. Furthermore, devices for voltages exceeding 1,000 volts must be classified under heading 8535.
Top exporters and importers of HS 853630 (the code used for earth leakage circuit breaker), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 853630 (the code used for earth leakage circuit breaker) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 18% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 16% 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 853630, not only earth leakage circuit breaker.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $1.1B 18% of world exports
- 2 Germany $942M 16% of world exports
- 3 France $513M 8.6% of world exports
World total: $5.9B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $898M 16% of world imports
- 2 Germany $486M 8.6% of world imports
- 3 China $467M 8.3% of world imports
World total: $5.7B 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 earth leakage circuit breaker
Brazil splits HS 8536.30 into 2 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 8536.30.10Gas-filled spark gaps for circuit protection
- 8536.30.90Other low-voltage circuit protection apparatus
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about earth leakage circuit breaker
What is the HS code for Earth leakage circuit breaker?
The HS code for Earth leakage circuit breaker is 853630 (Electrical apparatus; for protecting electrical circuits, n.e.c. in heading no. 8536, for a voltage not exceeding 1000 volts). The standard HS code for an earth leakage circuit breaker for use under 1,000 volts is 8536.30.
How do I classify Earth leakage circuit breaker for customs?
Earth leakage circuit breaker is classified under HS code 853630 — Electrical apparatus; for protecting electrical circuits, n.e.c. in heading no. 8536, for a voltage not exceeding 1000 volts. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Is a GFCI the same as an ELCB for classification purposes?
Yes, for the purposes of the Harmonized System, Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters (GFCIs) perform the same protective function and are classified under 8536.30.
Which countries are the top exporters of earth leakage circuit breaker (HS 853630)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 853630 (the code used for earth leakage circuit breaker) in UN Comtrade data were China ($1.1B, 18% of world exports), Germany ($942M) and France ($513M). 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 earth leakage circuit breaker (HS 853630)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 853630 (the code used for earth leakage circuit breaker) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($898M, 16% of world imports), Germany ($486M) and China ($467M). World imports came to about $5.7B, 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.
Is the HS code for Earth leakage circuit breaker the same in all countries?
The base HS code 853630 for Earth leakage circuit breaker 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 earth leakage circuit breaker in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 853630 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for earth leakage circuit breaker depends on the product's details: 8536.30.10 (Gas-filled spark gaps for circuit protection), 8536.30.90 (Other low-voltage circuit protection apparatus).