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U.S. imports of relays for voltage not exceeding 60 v (HS 853641) totaled $40.3M in April 2026, traded with 50 countries.
Importers of Relays for Voltage Not Exceeding 60 V paid $5.2M in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 17% on $31.0M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: April 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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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.
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Monthly import values over time
| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| MEXICO | $8.6M | $15.6M | +$7.1M |
| CHINA | $7.5M | $1.6M | -$5.9M |
| JAPAN | $6.4M | $2.3M | -$4.1M |
| CANADA | $210K | $5.6M | +$5.4M |
| KOREA, SOUTH | $424K | $3.5M | +$3.1M |
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8536410050 | RELAYS, ELECTROMECHANICAL, LT=60 V, NESOI | $14.4M | 18.20% | $2.1M |
| 8536410060 | RELAYS LT= 60 V, NESOI | $8.7M | 15.37% | $1.0M |
| 8536410020 | RELAYS ELCTMCHL, LT= 60 V, & CONTACTS LT 10 A | $7.0M | 14.04% | $823K |
| 8536410045 | CONTACTORS, LT= 60V | $7.0M | 24.16% | $916K |
| 8536410030 | RELAYS LT=60 V, & CONTACTS LT 10 A, NESOI | $2.7M | 11.99% | $390K |
| 8536410005 | AUTOMOTIVE SIGNALING FLASHERS, FOR VOLTAGE LT=60V | $477K | 32.80% | $11K |
RELAYS, ELECTROMECHANICAL, LT=60 V, NESOI
RELAYS LT= 60 V, NESOI
RELAYS ELCTMCHL, LT= 60 V, & CONTACTS LT 10 A
CONTACTORS, LT= 60V
RELAYS LT=60 V, & CONTACTS LT 10 A, NESOI
AUTOMOTIVE SIGNALING FLASHERS, FOR VOLTAGE LT=60V
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8536410060 | RELAYS LT= 60 V, NESOI | $13.8M |
| 8536410050 | RELAYS, ELECTROMECHANICAL, LT=60 V, NESOI | $11.9M |
| 8536410020 | RELAYS ELCTMCHL, LT= 60 V, & CONTACTS LT 10 A | $7.9M |
| 8536410030 | RELAYS LT=60 V, & CONTACTS LT 10 A, NESOI | $3.4M |
| 8536410045 | CONTACTORS, LT= 60V | $3.4M |
| 8536410005 | AUTOMOTIVE SIGNALING FLASHERS, FOR VOLTAGE LT=60V | $2.8M |
RELAYS LT= 60 V, NESOI
5.4M no
RELAYS, ELECTROMECHANICAL, LT=60 V, NESOI
1.5M no
RELAYS ELCTMCHL, LT= 60 V, & CONTACTS LT 10 A
1.1M no
RELAYS LT=60 V, & CONTACTS LT 10 A, NESOI
1.2M no
CONTACTORS, LT= 60V
28.4K no
AUTOMOTIVE SIGNALING FLASHERS, FOR VOLTAGE LT=60V
963.6K no
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HS 850440
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | $10.3M | $10.4M | +$108K |
| Texas | $5.9M | $11.8M | +$5.8M |
| Illinois | $3.1M | $2.0M | -$1.1M |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| LOS ANGELES, CA | $10.1M | $743K | -$9.4M |
| CLEVELAND, OH | $1.5M | $6.2M | +$4.7M |
| NEW ORLEANS, LA | $1.8M | $5.1M | +$3.3M |