Product classification
HS code for Triac: 8541.30
Electrical apparatus, thyristors, diacs and triacs, other than photosensitive devices.
Classification of triac under HS 8541.30
A Triac (Triode for Alternating Current) is classified under HS code 8541.30. This classification is part of Chapter 85, which covers electrical machinery and equipment. Heading 8541 specifically addresses diodes, transistors, and similar semiconductor devices. The subheading 8541.30 is dedicated to thyristors, diacs, and triacs, excluding photosensitive devices. A Triac is a bidirectional semiconductor switch that can conduct current in either direction when triggered at its gate electrode. Because it is a discrete semiconductor device, it fits perfectly into this category. The classification is based on the physical properties and the electronic function of the component as a power controller. It is important to note that the device must be a discrete component; if the Triac function is integrated into a complex circuit on a single chip with other active and passive elements, the classification might shift to integrated circuits under heading 8542.
- Covers
- Bidirectional triode thyristors
- Standard gate-trigger triacs
- High-power switching triacs
- Logic level triacs for microcontrollers
- Snubberless triacs for inductive loads
- Also under 8541.30
- BT136 TRIAC
- MOC3021 Opto-TRIAC
- 2N6509 SCR
- DB3 DIAC
- Teccor S6008L SCR
Codes often confused with 8541.30
Common mistake. Triacs are often misclassified under 8541.21 or 8541.29, which are reserved for transistors. While triacs and transistors are both semiconductors, their switching mechanisms and internal structures are distinct. Another common error is 8541.40, which is for photosensitive semiconductor devices; if a triac is triggered by light (an opto-triac), it must be classified there. Finally, complete electronic modules that include a triac along with resistors and capacitors should be classified under 8543 or 8537 depending on their final application.
Top exporters and importers of HS 854130 (the code used for triac), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 854130 (the code used for triac) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 26% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was China, with 15% 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 854130, not only triac.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $397M 26% of world exports
- 2 Germany $244M 16% of world exports
- 3 Hong Kong $170M 11% of world exports
World total: $1.5B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 China $215M 15% of world imports
- 2 Germany $206M 14% of world imports
- 3 Hong Kong $199M 14% of world imports
World total: $1.5B 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 triac
Brazil splits HS 8541.30 into 4 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 8541.30.11Unmounted thyristors, diacs, triacs, 3 A or less
- 8541.30.19Unmounted thyristors, diacs, triacs, over 3 A
- 8541.30.21Mounted thyristors, diacs, triacs, 3 A or less
- 8541.30.29Mounted thyristors, diacs, triacs, over 3 A
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about triac
What is the HS code for Triac?
The HS code for Triac is 854130 (Electrical apparatus; thyristors, diacs and triacs, other than photosensitive devices). The standard HS code for a discrete Triac semiconductor device is 8541.30.
How do I classify Triac for customs?
Triac is classified under HS code 854130 — Electrical apparatus; thyristors, diacs and triacs, other than photosensitive devices. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are opto-isolated triacs classified here?
No, opto-isolated triacs or photo-triacs are generally classified under HS code 8541.40 because they are photosensitive semiconductor devices.
Which countries are the top exporters of triac (HS 854130)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 854130 (the code used for triac) in UN Comtrade data were China ($397M, 26% of world exports), Germany ($244M) and Hong Kong ($170M). World exports came to about $1.5B, 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.
Which countries are the top importers of triac (HS 854130)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 854130 (the code used for triac) in UN Comtrade data were China ($215M, 15% of world imports), Germany ($206M) and Hong Kong ($199M). World imports came to about $1.5B, 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 Triac the same in all countries?
The base HS code 854130 for Triac 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 triac in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 854130 into 4 NCM codes, so the right one for triac depends on the product's details: 8541.30.11 (Unmounted thyristors, diacs, triacs, 3 A or less), 8541.30.19 (Unmounted thyristors, diacs, triacs, over 3 A), 8541.30.21 (Mounted thyristors, diacs, triacs, 3 A or less), 8541.30.29 (Mounted thyristors, diacs, triacs, over 3 A).