HS Code:
The Push-button category, classified under HS Code 8536.50, encompasses electrical switches operated by pressing a button, commonly used in various applications including industrial machinery, household appliances, automotive systems, and electronic devices. This category includes both momentary and latching push-buttons designed for control and signaling purposes. Push-buttons are critical components in user interfaces for initiating or interrupting electrical circuits.
Total Trade Volume
USD 2.5 billion
Data from 2022
Source
United Nations Comtrade Database
Average Rate
5.2%
Highest Rate
12% (imposed by certain developing countries)
Lowest Rate
0% (under free trade agreements like EU-Japan EPA)
Growing demand for smart push-buttons
Increased integration of IoT-enabled push-buttons in smart home and industrial automation systems is driving market growth, especially in developed economies.
2021-2023
Shift towards sustainable materials
Manufacturers are adopting eco-friendly materials to comply with environmental regulations, influencing production costs and market competitiveness.
2020-2022
Rise in automotive applications
The expansion of electric vehicles (EVs) and advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) has boosted demand for high-quality push-buttons in automotive interfaces.
2019-2023
The European Union updated its Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) directive, mandating stricter limits on hazardous materials in push-button manufacturing.
January 2023
Manufacturers exporting to the EU must adapt production processes, potentially increasing costs but ensuring market access.
A new phase of the US-China trade agreement reduced tariffs on electrical components, including push-buttons, fostering smoother trade flows between the two nations.
March 2022
Reduced tariffs are expected to increase Chinese exports to the US, benefiting cost-sensitive buyers but challenging domestic producers.
Japan announced significant investments in R&D for smart push-button technologies, targeting applications in industrial automation and consumer electronics.
September 2022
This positions Japan as a leader in innovative push-button solutions, potentially increasing its market share in high-tech segments.