Product classification
HS code for Power relay: 8536.49
Electrical apparatus, relays, for a voltage exceeding 60 volts.
Classification of power relay under HS 8536.49
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.
- Covers
- 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
- 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 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.
Top exporters and importers of HS 853649 (the code used for power relay), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 853649 (the code used for power 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 power 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 power relay
Brazil classifies power 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 power relay
What is the HS code for Power relay?
The HS code for Power relay is 853649 (Electrical apparatus; relays, for a voltage exceeding 60 volts). The HS code for a power relay operating at a voltage exceeding 60 volts is 853649.
How do I classify Power relay for customs?
Power relay is classified under HS code 853649 — Electrical apparatus; relays, for a voltage exceeding 60 volts. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
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.
Which countries are the top exporters of power relay (HS 853649)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 853649 (the code used for power 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 power relay (HS 853649)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 853649 (the code used for power 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 Power relay the same in all countries?
The base HS code 853649 for Power 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 power relay in Brazil?
In Brazil, power relay (HS 853649) is classified under NCM 8536.49.00.