HS Code Subheading

Discharge lamps or tubes; ballasts therefor

8504.10 Subheading
Section XVI — Machinery and mechanical appliances; electrical equipment; parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers, television image and sound recorders and reproducers, and parts and accessories of such articles

About HS Code 850410

This HS code encompasses ballasts specifically designed for discharge lamps or tubes, which are critical components in lighting systems that use gas discharge technology, such as fluorescent, mercury vapor, sodium vapor, and metal halide lamps. Ballasts regulate the current to these lamps, ensuring proper ignition and stable operation. In international trade, these products are vital for the lighting industry, supporting infrastructure projects, commercial buildings, and industrial facilities worldwide. Major importers include countries with large construction sectors and significant demand for commercial and industrial lighting, such as the United States, Germany, and China. Exporters often come from nations with strong electronics manufacturing capabilities, like China, Mexico, and various European countries. Key aspects of this trade involve energy efficiency standards, compatibility with different lamp types, and the shift towards more advanced electronic ballasts over traditional magnetic ones. The market is influenced by technological advancements in lighting and evolving energy regulations.

Products Under This Code

Fluorescent lamp ballasts, HID lamp ballasts, Electronic ballasts for discharge lamps, Magnetic ballasts for fluorescent tubes, LED driver ballasts (if specifically for discharge lamps), High-pressure sodium lamp ballasts, Metal halide lamp ballasts

Real World Examples

Philips Advance ballasts, Osram Sylvania ballasts, GE Lighting ballasts, Lutron electronic ballasts, Fulham Workhorse ballasts

Common Misclassification

This code specifically covers ballasts for discharge lamps; ballasts for LED lamps (often called LED drivers) might be confused but typically fall under 8504.40 as static converters, unless they are explicitly designed for a discharge lamp. The lamps themselves are classified under Chapter 85, typically 8539.

Products Classified Under 8504.10

BallastLighting ballast

Related Codes

8504.21 Electrical transformers; liquid dielectric, having a power handling capacity not exceeding 650kVA 8504.22 Electrical transformers; liquid dielectric, having a power handling capacity exceeding 650kVA but not exceeding 10,000kVA 8504.23 Electrical transformers; liquid dielectric, having a power handling capacity exceeding 10,000kVA 8504.31 Electrical transformers; n.e.c. in item no. 8504.2, having a power handling capacity not exceeding 1kVA 8504.32 Transformers; n.e.c. in item no. 8504.2, having a power handling capacity exceeding 1kVA but not exceeding 16kVA 8504.33 Transformers; n.e.c. in item no. 8504.2, having a power handling capacity exceeding 16kVA but not exceeding 500kVA 8504.34 Transformers; n.e.c. in item no. 8504.2, having a power handling capacity exceeding 500kVA 8504.40 Electrical static converters 8504.50 Electrical inductors; n.e.c. in heading no. 8504 8504.90 Electrical transformers, static converters and inductors; parts thereof

Industry

This code belongs to the Electronics & Electrical Equipment industry.

Trade Overview

The USA, Germany, and China are top importers, while China, Mexico, and Germany are leading exporters.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 850410?

HS code 850410 covers: Discharge lamps or tubes; ballasts therefor. This HS code encompasses ballasts specifically designed for discharge lamps or tubes, which are critical components in lighting systems that use gas discharge technology, such as fluorescent, mercury vapor, sodium vapor, and metal halide lamps. Ballasts regulate the current to these lamps, ensuring proper ignition and stable operation. In international trade, these products are vital for the lighting industry, supporting infrastructure projects, commercial buildings, and industrial facilities worldwide. Major importers include countries with large construction sectors and significant demand for commercial and industrial lighting, such as the United States, Germany, and China. Exporters often come from nations with strong electronics manufacturing capabilities, like China, Mexico, and various European countries. Key aspects of this trade involve energy efficiency standards, compatibility with different lamp types, and the shift towards more advanced electronic ballasts over traditional magnetic ones. The market is influenced by technological advancements in lighting and evolving energy regulations.

What products fall under HS code 850410?

Fluorescent lamp ballasts, HID lamp ballasts, Electronic ballasts for discharge lamps, Magnetic ballasts for fluorescent tubes, LED driver ballasts (if specifically for discharge lamps), High-pressure sodium lamp ballasts, Metal halide lamp ballasts

What are common misclassifications for HS code 850410?

This code specifically covers ballasts for discharge lamps; ballasts for LED lamps (often called LED drivers) might be confused but typically fall under 8504.40 as static converters, unless they are explicitly designed for a discharge lamp. The lamps themselves are classified under Chapter 85, typically 8539.

How is HS code 850410 structured?

HS code 850410 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (85) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (04) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (10) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.