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U.S. imports of relays for voltage not exceeding 60 v (HS 853641) totaled $43.0M in July 2026, traded with 52 countries.
Importers of Relays for Voltage Not Exceeding 60 V paid $6.0M in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 18% on $32.7M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: July 2026 dataLow-voltage relays rated at or below 60 V are foundational switching components in automotive electronics, industrial control systems, telecommunications equipment, and consumer appliances. The US tariff schedule is notably granular here, with six 10-digit lines distinguishing automotive signaling flashers (8536410005), electromechanical relays by contact current rating (8536410020, 8536410050), solid-state and other relay types (8536410030, 8536410060), and contactors (8536410045). China dominates US imports in this heading, with Mexico and Japan also significant suppliers. Goods of Chinese origin are subject to Section 301 tariff measures, making the contact-current and construction distinctions among the six lines commercially important for duty optimization and compliance.
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3.8K shipments/mo
Several lines within 853641 split on whether the relay's contacts are rated below 10 amperes or at 10 amperes and above. Electromechanical relays with contacts rated below 10 A fall under 8536410020 or 8536410030 (depending on construction), while those with higher contact ratings move to 8536410050 or 8536410060. Importers should obtain the manufacturer's contact current rating specification to determine the correct line, as misclassification between these provisions is a common audit finding.
Yes — automotive signaling flashers have their own dedicated 10-digit line (8536410005) within this heading, separate from general-purpose electromechanical relays and contactors. This specificity reflects their distinct end-use in vehicle turn-signal and hazard-light circuits. Importers of automotive flasher units should use this specific provision rather than defaulting to a broader relay NESOI line.
Subheading 9 of 10 in heading 8536
Subheading 853641 · $43.0M of $1.6B
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ImportsExports
Imports
$43.0MYoY · Pro
Exports
$47.2MYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8536410050 | Relays, Electromechanical, Lt=60 V, NESOI | $16.2M | 14.38% | 76.38% | $2.3M |
| 8536410060 | Relays Lt= 60 V, NESOI | $9.2M | 13.26% | 82.86% | $1.2M |
| 8536410045 | Contactors, Lt= 60v | $8.5M | 16.79% | 62.15% | $1.4M |
| 8536410020 | Relays Elctmchl, Lt= 60 V, & Contacts Lt 10 A | $5.7M | 12.51% | 77.12% | $718K |
| 8536410030 | Relays Lt=60 V, & Contacts Lt 10 A, NESOI | $2.8M | 10.08% | 99.13% | $281K |
| 8536410005 | Automotive Signaling Flashers, For Voltage Lt=60v | $506K | 10.04% | 32.07% | $51K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
Imports · July 2026
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China and Mexico together supply 42% of it.
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rate provision · imports
16.1% enters free of duty; the effective duty rate is 14.04%.