HS Code for Push button switch

Push button switches are classified under HS code 8536.50. Chapter 85 covers electrical machinery and equipment, and 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. Subheading 8536.50 serves as a category for "other switches" that are not specifically identified as fuses, automatic circuit breakers, or relays. A push button switch is a mechanical device that makes or breaks an electrical connection when pressed. The classification is based on the device's mechanical switching function and the requirement that it operates within the low-voltage range (under 1,000V).

Products Included

• Momentary push button switches
• Latching push button switches
• Industrial emergency stop buttons
• Illuminated push button switches
• Micro-switches with push-button actuators

Common Misclassification

Push button switches are often misclassified under 8536.41 or 8536.49, which are reserved for relays. While both switch circuits, a relay is an electromagnetically operated switch, whereas a push button is manually or mechanically operated. Another common error is using 8537.10, which covers boards, panels, and consoles equipped with two or more apparatuses from heading 8536. If the switch is imported as a single component, it is 8536.50; if it is part of a pre-assembled control panel, it may move to 8537. Finally, switches for voltages exceeding 1,000V must be classified under 8535.30.

FAQ

What is the HS code for a push button switch?

The HS code for push button switches for a voltage not exceeding 1,000 volts is 8536.50.

Does this code include electronic touch sensors?

No, electronic or capacitive touch switches that do not have moving mechanical parts may be classified elsewhere, such as 8536.50 (as other switches) or 8543 if they function as independent electronic apparatus.