8536.49.00.75 - Electromechanical

This HTS code, 8536.49.00.75, classifies electromechanical relays that do not fall under more specific subheadings within the broader category of relays. These are devices that use an electrical signal to operate a mechanical switch, controlling other circuits. This can include a wide array of relays such as general purpose relays, power relays, and certain types of reed relays, provided they meet the criteria of being electromechanical. The key is that the switching action is initiated by an electromagnet.

It is important to distinguish this category from its sibling, 8536.49.00.80, which covers "Other" relays. While both fall under the "Other" designation at their respective levels, this specific code, 8536.49.00.75, is reserved for electromechanical variants. This implies that other types of relays not meeting the electromechanical definition, such as solid-state relays or those with primarily thermal or magnetic actuation, would be classified elsewhere, likely under the sibling category. The defining characteristic here is the presence of a coil and armature for switching.

As a leaf node, 8536.49.00.75 does not have further subdivisions. Therefore, classification within this code hinges on confirming the electromechanical nature of the relay and ensuring it is not specifically provided for in a more granular subheading within the broader 8536.49.00.00 "Other" classification of relays. Examples of items that would fall here include standard plug-in relays used in industrial control panels or automotive applications, where the physical movement of contacts is a direct result of the magnetic field generated by the coil.