Product classification
HS code for Electrical socket: 8536.69
Electrical apparatus, plugs and sockets, for a voltage not exceeding 1000 volts.
Classification of electrical socket under HS 8536.69
Electrical sockets are classified under HS code 8536.69. This classification is part of heading 8536, which 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. Sockets are defined as the female part of a connection pair designed to receive a plug to establish an electrical link. The classification is determined by the function of the device as a connection point. Subheading 8536.69 is a residual category for "other" plugs and sockets, excluding lamp-holders, which are specifically carved out into subheading 8536.61. Whether the socket is for domestic wall mounting or industrial use, as long as it operates under the 1,000-volt threshold, it remains within this classification.
- Covers
- Wall-mounted power outlets
- Multi-plug adapters and power strips
- Industrial sockets (under 1000V)
- Extension cord sockets
- Appliance inlets and outlets
- Surface-mounted sockets
- Also under 8536.69
- Legrand Arteor sockets
- Leviton Decora outlets
- Hubbell Twist-Lock plugs
- APC power strips
- Anker USB wall chargers
Codes often confused with 8536.69
Common mistake. Sockets are frequently misclassified under 8536.90, which is the general category for other connection apparatus. However, because 8536.69 specifically mentions "plugs and sockets," it takes precedence over the more general 8536.90. Another common error is using 8535.90 for industrial sockets; this is only correct if the socket is rated for more than 1,000 volts. Finally, lamp-holders must be classified under 8536.61, not 8536.69.
Top exporters and importers of HS 853669 (the code used for electrical socket), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 853669 (the code used for electrical socket) in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 23% 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.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 853669, not only electrical socket.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Germany $5.8B 23% of world exports
- 2 China $3.5B 13% of world exports
- 3 United States $3.4B 13% of world exports
World total: $25.7B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $3.2B 13% of world imports
- 2 Germany $3.1B 13% of world imports
- 3 South Korea $911M 3.8% of world imports
World total: $24.0B 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 electrical socket
Brazil splits HS 8536.69 into 2 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 8536.69.10Polarised and shielded sockets
- 8536.69.90Other plugs and sockets, up to 1,000 V
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about electrical socket
What is the HS code for Electrical socket?
The HS code for Electrical socket is 853669 (Electrical apparatus; plugs and sockets, for a voltage not exceeding 1000 volts). The HS code for electrical sockets (excluding lamp-holders) for a voltage not exceeding 1,000 volts is 8536.69.
How do I classify Electrical socket for customs?
Electrical socket is classified under HS code 853669 — Electrical apparatus; plugs and sockets, for a voltage not exceeding 1000 volts. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are USB wall outlets classified here?
If the outlet is a combination of a power socket and a USB charger, it may be classified under 8536.69 or 8504.40 (static converters) depending on the essential character of the product and local customs rulings.
Which countries are the top exporters of electrical socket (HS 853669)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 853669 (the code used for electrical socket) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($5.8B, 23% of world exports), China ($3.5B) and the United States ($3.4B). World exports came to about $25.7B, 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.
Which countries are the top importers of electrical socket (HS 853669)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 853669 (the code used for electrical socket) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($3.2B, 13% of world imports), Germany ($3.1B) and South Korea ($911M). World imports came to about $24.0B, 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 Electrical socket the same in all countries?
The base HS code 853669 for Electrical socket 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 electrical socket in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 853669 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for electrical socket depends on the product's details: 8536.69.10 (Polarised and shielded sockets), 8536.69.90 (Other plugs and sockets, up to 1,000 V).