Product classification
HS code for Push button switch: 8536.50
Electrical apparatus, switches n.e.c. in heading no. 8536, for a voltage not exceeding 1000 volts.
Classification of push button switch under HS 8536.50
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).
- Covers
- Momentary push button switches
- Latching push button switches
- Industrial emergency stop buttons
- Illuminated push button switches
- Micro-switches with push-button actuators
- Also under 8536.50
- Leviton Decora
- Honeywell Micro Switch
- Eaton Moeller
- Schneider Electric Harmony
- Omron D4V
Codes often confused with 8536.50
Common mistake. 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.
Top exporters and importers of HS 853650 (the code used for push button switch), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 853650 (the code used for push button 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 push button 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 push button 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 push button switch
What is the HS code for Push button switch?
The HS code for Push button switch is 853650 (Electrical apparatus; switches n.e.c. in heading no. 8536, for a voltage not exceeding 1000 volts). The HS code for push button switches for a voltage not exceeding 1,000 volts is 8536.50.
How do I classify Push button switch for customs?
Push button 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.
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.
Which countries are the top exporters of push button switch (HS 853650)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 853650 (the code used for push button 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 push button switch (HS 853650)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 853650 (the code used for push button 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 Push button switch the same in all countries?
The base HS code 853650 for Push button 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 push button switch in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 853650 into 4 NCM codes, so the right one for push button 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).