HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 8504.10 – Discharge lamps or tubes; ballasts therefor
HS code 8504.10 is the 6-digit subheading for discharge lamps or tubes, ballasts therefor. It is used for fluorescent lamp ballasts, HID lamp ballasts, electronic ballasts for discharge lamps, magnetic ballasts for fluorescent tubes and LED driver ballasts (if specifically for discharge lamps).
What HS 8504.10 covers
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.
- Covers
- 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
- Examples
- Philips Advance ballasts
- Osram Sylvania ballasts
- GE Lighting ballasts
- Lutron electronic ballasts
- Fulham Workhorse ballasts
Codes often confused with 8504.10
Common mistake. 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.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 850410, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 850410 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 20% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 15% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $103M 20% of world exports
- 2 Germany $58M 11% of world exports
- 3 Italy $36M 6.9% of world exports
World total: $523M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $83M 15% of world imports
- 2 Mexico $37M 6.8% of world imports
- 3 Spain $36M 6.6% of world imports
World total: $545M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM code for 8504.10
Brazil does not split HS 8504.10: its NCM code is 8504.10.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 85.04 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 8504.10
What is HS code 850410?
HS code 850410 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that 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.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 850410?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 850410 in UN Comtrade data were China ($103M, 20% of world exports), Germany ($58M) and Italy ($36M). World exports came to about $523M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 850410?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 850410 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($83M, 15% of world imports), Mexico ($37M) and Spain ($36M). World imports came to about $545M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
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.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 850410?
In Brazil, HS code 850410 is NCM 8504.10.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.