Chapter 85 covers electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers, television image and sound recorders and reproducers, and parts and accessories of such articles. This chapter is the most concentrated chapter for electromechanical products in the HS classification, covering a wide range of fields such as power generation, power transformation, power control, communications, and consumer electronics. Products within the chapter are divided into multiple headings by function, such as 8501 electric motors, 8504 transformers, 8535/8536 circuit switching and protection devices, 8541 semiconductor devices, etc. The notes to this chapter have strict definitions for semiconductors, integrated circuits, etc., and classification requires comprehensive judgment based on factors such as function, voltage, and materials. Heading 8536 covers electrical apparatus for switching or protecting electrical circuits, or for making connections to or in electrical circuits, for a voltage not exceeding 1,000 V, including switches, relays, fuses, plugs and sockets, junction boxes, etc. The core characteristics of this heading are use for making or breaking circuits, protection, or connection, with a rated voltage ≤1,000 V. Subheading 8536.49 specifically refers to other relays, for a voltage exceeding 60 V but not exceeding 1,000 V. A relay is an automatic control device that, when the input quantity (electrical, magnetic, optical, etc.) reaches a predetermined value, causes the output circuit to be connected or disconnected, and is widely used in industrial control, power systems, automotive electronics, and other fields. The first 2 digits 85: represent Chapter 85, namely electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers, television image and sound recorders and reproducers, and parts and accessories of such articles. The 3rd-4th digits 36: represent heading 8536, namely electrical apparatus for switching or protecting electrical circuits, or for making connections to or in electrical circuits, for a voltage not exceeding 1,000 V. The 5th-6th digits 49: represent subheading 8536.49, namely other relays, for a voltage exceeding 60 V. The complete code 853649 indicates relays for a voltage exceeding 60 V but not exceeding 1,000 V. This subheading may be further subdivided according to specific type (such as whether used for a particular purpose), but the six-digit code is already locked as other relays (voltage >60 V). The commodity is a relay, and the voltage exceeds 60 V, so it is classified under 8536.49. If the voltage is ≤60 V, it should be classified under 8536.41; if it is a fuse, under 8536.10; if it is a switch, under 8536.50; if the voltage exceeds 1,000 V, then under 8535. Therefore, when classifying, it is first necessary to confirm that the commodity function is a relay, then confirm the rated voltage range, and finally determine the specific subheading.

Product name: The Chinese and foreign language names of the declared commodity should accurately reflect the commodity attributes, such as "relay" or a specific model. Use: Explain the application scenarios of the relay, such as for industrial control, power systems, automotive circuits, etc. Brand: Fill in the manufacturer or brand name; if there is no brand, fill in "no brand". Model: Fill in the specific model or specification code of the commodity to identify the product. Rated voltage: Fill in the rated operating voltage of the relay, in volts (V), and it must be greater than 60 V. Working principle: Briefly describe the working principle of the relay, such as electromagnetic, solid-state, etc. Rated current: Fill in the rated current of the relay, in amperes (A), to assist in determining specifications. Product name: relay; Use: used in industrial automation control circuits; Brand: OMRON; Model: G7SA-3A1B; Rated voltage: 220V; Working principle: electromagnetic; Rated current: 5A. Failure to accurately declare the rated voltage, making it impossible to determine whether it is greater than 60 V. Mistakenly reporting a relay as a switch or contactor, causing classification errors. Ignoring brand and model, affecting customs valuation and statistics.

The core criteria for classification are: 1. Whether the commodity function is a relay (automatic control of circuit opening and closing); 2. Whether the rated voltage is greater than 60 V but not exceeding 1,000 V; 3. Whether it is a relay not named in other subheadings. If the voltage is ≤60 V, classify under 8536.41; if the voltage is >1,000 V, classify under 8535. In addition, note that 8536.49 may be further subdivided, such as relays used in specific fields. 853641 Relays (voltage ≤60 V): Relays with a rated voltage not exceeding 60 V are classified under this code, while 853649 requires voltage greater than 60 V. 853650 Switches: Switches are manually operated, while relays are automatically controlled; their functions are different. 853510 Fuses (voltage >1,000 V): Fuses are used for overload protection, and those with voltage exceeding 1,000 V are classified under 8535. 853890 Parts of apparatus of 8535, 8536 or 8537: If it is a part of a relay rather than a complete relay, it should be classified under 8538. Is the commodity a relay? Is the rated voltage greater than 60 V? Is it not exceeding 1,000 V? Is it used for circuit opening and closing control? Is it not listed under another more specific subheading?

How can I check the tariff rate for HS code 853649? You can check the latest tariff rate by entering code 853649 through the official website of the General Administration of Customs, China International Trade Single Window, or third-party query platforms. Note that tariff rates may change due to factors such as country and trade agreements, and the latest official publication should prevail. If a relay voltage is exactly 60 V, which code should it be classified under? According to HS classification, 8536.41 applies to relays with a voltage not exceeding 60 V, so 60 V should be classified under 853641. 853649 requires voltage greater than 60 V and does not include 60 V. Is there a difference in classification between solid-state relays and electromagnetic relays? As long as the rated voltage is greater than 60 V and not exceeding 1,000 V, both are classified under 853649. However, if a solid-state relay is a semiconductor device, 8541 may need to be considered, but it is usually classified as a relay under 8536. If a relay is used in an automobile with a voltage of 12 V, which code should it be classified under? 12 V is less than 60 V, so it should be classified under 853641. If there are special provisions for automotive relays, the relevant notes should be consulted, but classification is usually based on voltage. What are the consequences of omitting the rated voltage during declaration? It may lead to classification errors, affect tariff collection and trade statistics, and may even result in customs penalties. Be sure to accurately declare the rated voltage. What is the difference between 853649 and 853590? 853590 is other electrical apparatus for switching or protecting electrical circuits, or for making connections to or in electrical circuits, for a voltage not exceeding 1,000 V, but not relays. Relays should be classified under 8536.41 or 8536.49. Can imported used relays be classified under 853649? Yes, but they must comply with national regulations on the import of used mechanical and electrical products, and relevant licenses may be required. Classification is still determined by voltage and function. How should a relay set (containing multiple relays) be classified? If the set consists of multiple relays and is not assembled into a complete device, it is usually classified separately as relays. If it is a complete set, it may be classified as a complete machine, and specific analysis is required.