HS Code for Power relay

Power relays are classified under HS code 853649. This code is situated within Chapter 85, which encompasses electrical machinery and equipment. Heading 8536 is dedicated to 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. Within this heading, relays are categorized under the 8536.41 and 8536.49 subheadings. The distinction between these two is based entirely on the operating voltage of the relay. Power relays designed to operate at a voltage exceeding 60 volts are classified under 8536.49. These devices are essential in industrial and commercial applications where a low-power signal must control a higher-power circuit. The classification remains consistent regardless of whether the relay is electromagnetic, solid-state, or thermal, provided the voltage threshold is met and the primary function is relaying. The 60V threshold is a hard limit defined by the Harmonized System to separate low-voltage control relays from those used in higher voltage power distribution and industrial control systems.

Products Included

• Industrial power relays for AC or DC circuits
• High-voltage electromagnetic relays (>60V)
• Contactors used as relays in power systems
• Protective relays for industrial power monitoring
• Solid-state power relays for high-voltage switching

Common Misclassification

The most common misclassification occurs with HS code 853641, which is reserved for relays operating at a voltage of 60 volts or less. Many automotive and small electronic relays fall under 853641. Another error involves HS code 853590, which is for electrical apparatus for switching or protecting circuits for a voltage exceeding 1,000 volts. If the relay is part of a larger control panel, some may incorrectly use 853710, which is for boards and panels equipped with two or more apparatuses of heading 8535 or 8536.

FAQ

What is the HS code for power relay?

The HS code for a power relay operating at a voltage exceeding 60 volts is 853649.

What code should be used for a 24V relay?

A 24V relay should be classified under HS code 853641, as it operates at a voltage below the 60V threshold defined for 853649.