Product classification
HS code for Electrical switch: 8536.50
Electrical apparatus, switches n.e.c. in heading no. 8536, for a voltage not exceeding 1000 volts.
Classification of electrical switch under HS 8536.50
HS code 8536.50 covers \"other switches\" for electrical circuits with a voltage not exceeding 1,000 volts. This classification is found in Chapter 85, which covers electrical equipment and parts thereof. Heading 8536 is broad, covering various apparatus for switching or protecting circuits. While specific subheadings exist for fuses (8536.10) and relays (8536.41), 8536.50 acts as a residual category for all other types of switches. This includes manual switches used in industrial, commercial, or residential settings. The classification is based on the device's function as a component that can make, break, or change the connection in an electric circuit. It is essential that the rated voltage is 1,000 volts or less; otherwise, the product would move to heading 8535. The classification follows GRI 1, as the product is described by the terms of the heading for switching apparatus.
- Covers
- Push-button switches
- Rotary switches
- Toggle and rocker switches
- Slide switches for electronics
- Limit switches for industrial machinery
- Also under 8536.50
- Leviton Decora
- Honeywell Micro Switch
- Eaton Moeller
- Schneider Electric Harmony
- Omron D4V
Codes often confused with 8536.50
Common mistake. Electrical switches are frequently misclassified under 8537.10 if they are mounted on a board or panel with other apparatus. Heading 8537 is for boards, panels, and consoles equipped with two or more apparatus of heading 8535 or 8536. Another common error is confusing them with relays (8536.41/49) or automatic circuit breakers (8536.20). Furthermore, switches for voltages over 1,000V belong in 8535.90.
Top exporters and importers of HS 853650 (the code used for electrical switch), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 853650 (the code used for electrical switch) 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.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 853650, not only electrical switch.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Germany $3.6B 16% of world exports
- 2 China $3.3B 14% of world exports
- 3 United States $2.2B 9.6% of world exports
World total: $23.1B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $3.0B 13% of world imports
- 2 Germany $2.6B 11% of world imports
- 3 China $1.5B 6.6% of world imports
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 electrical switch
Brazil splits HS 8536.50 into 4 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 8536.50.10Satellite up/down-converter switching units
- 8536.50.20Satellite HPA switching units
- 8536.50.30Digital encoder switches for printed circuits
- 8536.50.90Other low-voltage switches
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about electrical switch
What is the HS code for Electrical switch?
The HS code for Electrical switch is 853650 (Electrical apparatus; switches n.e.c. in heading no. 8536, for a voltage not exceeding 1000 volts).
How do I classify Electrical switch for customs?
Electrical switch is classified under HS code 853650 — Electrical apparatus; switches n.e.c. in heading no. 8536, for a voltage not exceeding 1000 volts. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What is the HS code for a toggle switch?
A standard toggle switch for voltages under 1,000V is classified under HS code 8536.50.
Does 8536.50 include light switches for homes?
Yes, typical domestic wall switches for lighting are classified under 8536.50, provided they do not exceed the 1,000V limit.
Which countries are the top exporters of electrical switch (HS 853650)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 853650 (the code used for electrical switch) 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 electrical switch (HS 853650)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 853650 (the code used for electrical switch) 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.
Is the HS code for Electrical switch the same in all countries?
The base HS code 853650 for Electrical switch 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 switch in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 853650 into 4 NCM codes, so the right one for electrical switch depends on the product's details: 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).