HS Code 8539
Electric Light Bulbs and LED Sources
HS code 8539 covers electric filament or discharge lamps, including sealed beam units, UV/IR lamps, arc lamps, and LED light sources.
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HS Code 8539 — Electric Light Bulbs and LED Sources
This heading covers all types of electric light sources, including traditional filament bulbs, fluorescent tubes, halogen lamps, and modern light-emitting diode (LED) sources. It includes bulbs for vehicles and specialized UV or IR lamps.
What's included
- Tungsten filament bulbs
- Halogen lamps
- LED bulbs and modules
- Fluorescent tubes
- Ultra-violet (UV) tanning lamps
What's excluded
- Complete light fixtures → use
9405(Luminaires (the lamp housing/fixture) are in Chapter 94.)
Common examples
- Philips Hue LED bulb
- Car H7 halogen headlight bulb
- T8 fluorescent office tube
- High-pressure sodium street lamp bulb
Frequently asked questions
Does this include the chandelier?
No, the chandelier fixture is under 9405; only the replaceable bulbs themselves fall under 8539.
Trade & shipping notes
- Typical duty range: 0% - 8%
- Documentation: Many countries have banned certain incandescent bulbs due to energy efficiency laws.
- Typical shipping mode: LCL
- Top exporters: China, Germany, Japan, Hungary
- Top importers: United States, Germany, France, United Kingdom
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Key takeaway
Focuses on the light-generating source (bulb/LED) rather than the decorative or functional fixture.
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