Product classification
HS code for Industrial relay: 8536.49
Electrical apparatus, relays, for a voltage exceeding 60 volts.
Classification of industrial relay under HS 8536.49
Industrial relays are classified under HS code 8536.49 because they are electrical apparatus used for switching or protecting electrical circuits, specifically designed for a voltage exceeding 60 volts but not exceeding 1,000 volts. Heading 8536 covers electrical apparatus for switching, protecting, or making connections to or in electrical circuits. Within this heading, relays are specifically categorized under the 8536.4x series. The determination between subheadings is based strictly on the operating voltage. Since industrial environments often utilize 110V, 220V, or 440V systems, these relays fall into the "exceeding 60V" category. The classification follows GRI 1 and 6, ensuring that the technical specifications of the relay—such as its rated voltage—align with the subheading description. Industrial relays are typically robust components used in motor control centers, factory automation, and power distribution panels. They must be distinguished from other switching devices like contactors or circuit breakers, although they share the same heading. The classification process involves reviewing the technical data sheet of the relay to confirm its maximum rated operating voltage. If the relay is designed for high-tension industrial power lines exceeding 1,000 volts, it would move to heading 8535.
- Covers
- Electromagnetic industrial relays (>60V)
- Solid state relays for industrial control circuits
- Time-delay relays for high voltage applications
- Protective relays for motor circuits
- Control relays for automated manufacturing lines
- 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. The most frequent misclassification occurs with HS code 8536.41, which is designated for relays operating at a voltage not exceeding 60 volts. This is common in telecommunications or low-voltage electronics. Additionally, relays designed for voltages exceeding 1,000 volts must be classified under HS code 8535.30 or 8535.90. Importers must verify the maximum rated voltage of the relay to avoid these errors. Furthermore, if the relay is part of a programmable logic controller (PLC), it might be incorrectly classified under 8537, though individual relays remain in 8536.
Top exporters and importers of HS 853649 (the code used for industrial relay), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 853649 (the code used for industrial 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 industrial 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 industrial relay
Brazil classifies industrial 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 industrial relay
What is the HS code for Industrial relay?
The HS code for Industrial relay is 853649 (Electrical apparatus; relays, for a voltage exceeding 60 volts). The HS code for an industrial relay operating at more than 60V is 8536.49.
How do I classify Industrial relay for customs?
Industrial relay is classified under HS code 853649 — Electrical apparatus; relays, for a voltage exceeding 60 volts. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
How do I classify a relay that works at exactly 60V?
According to the HS nomenclature, 8536.41 covers relays "for a voltage not exceeding 60 V," so a 60V relay stays in 8536.41. Anything above 60V moves to 8536.49.
Which countries are the top exporters of industrial relay (HS 853649)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 853649 (the code used for industrial 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 industrial relay (HS 853649)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 853649 (the code used for industrial 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 Industrial relay the same in all countries?
The base HS code 853649 for Industrial 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 industrial relay in Brazil?
In Brazil, industrial relay (HS 853649) is classified under NCM 8536.49.00.