HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 8539.10 – Lamps; sealed beam units
HS code 8539.10 is the 6-digit subheading for lamps, sealed beam units. It is used for automotive sealed beam headlamps, tractor sealed beam lights, forklift sealed beam units, aircraft landing sealed beam lights and marine sealed beam spotlights.
What HS 8539.10 covers
This HS code covers sealed beam lamp units, which are self-contained lighting devices where the filament, reflector, and lens are integrated into a single, hermetically sealed unit. Historically, these units were a standard for automotive headlamps and are also found in some industrial, agricultural, and specialized lighting applications. The international trade in sealed beam units is primarily driven by the automotive aftermarket for replacement parts, as well as niche manufacturing for older vehicle models or specific industrial equipment. Importers are typically automotive parts distributors, repair shops, and specialized equipment manufacturers. Exporters are often established lighting manufacturers. Key aspects include specific beam patterns, wattage, and compliance with automotive lighting standards, though their market share has significantly decreased with the advent of more advanced lighting technologies like LEDs.
- Covers
- Automotive sealed beam headlamps
- Tractor sealed beam lights
- Forklift sealed beam units
- Aircraft landing sealed beam lights
- Marine sealed beam spotlights
- Industrial machinery sealed beam lamps
- Examples
- GE Nighthawk sealed beams
- Sylvania XtraVision sealed beams
- Wagner sealed beam units
- Hella sealed beam lamps
- Truck-Lite sealed beam headlights
Codes often confused with 8539.10
Common mistake. Can be confused with other filament lamps (853921, 853922) if not clearly a sealed, integrated unit, or with LED headlamps (854370) which represent a distinct technology.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 853910, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 853910 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 17% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was France, with 10% 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 $49M 17% of world exports
- 2 Belgium $36M 12% of world exports
- 3 Taiwan* ~$26M 9.0% of world exports · partner records ↗
World total: $290M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 France $37M 10% of world imports
- 2 Hungary $32M 9.1% of world imports
- 3 United States $22M 6.2% of world imports
World total: $356M 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 marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. 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. UN Comtrade records Taiwan as "Other Asia, not elsewhere specified". Saudi Arabia's exports under that code are left out: they are far too large to be trade with Taiwan, so mostly undisclosed partners. 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 codes for 8539.10 2
Brazil splits HS 8539.10 into 2 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.
- 8539.10.10 Sealed beam lamp units, 15 V or lessPara uma tensão inferior ou igual a 15 V
- 8539.10.90 Sealed beam lamp units, over 15 VOutros
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 85.39 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 8539.10
What is HS code 853910?
HS code 853910 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Lamps; sealed beam units. This HS code covers sealed beam lamp units, which are self-contained lighting devices where the filament, reflector, and lens are integrated into a single, hermetically sealed unit. Historically, these units were a standard for automotive headlamps and are also found in some industrial, agricultural, and specialized lighting applications. The international trade in sealed beam units is primarily driven by the automotive aftermarket for replacement parts, as well as niche manufacturing for older vehicle models or specific industrial equipment. Importers are typically automotive parts distributors, repair shops, and specialized equipment manufacturers. Exporters are often established lighting manufacturers. Key aspects include specific beam patterns, wattage, and compliance with automotive lighting standards, though their market share has significantly decreased with the advent of more advanced lighting technologies like LEDs.
What products fall under HS code 853910?
Automotive sealed beam headlamps, tractor sealed beam lights, forklift sealed beam units, aircraft landing sealed beam lights, marine sealed beam spotlights, industrial machinery sealed beam lamps
What are common misclassifications for HS code 853910?
Can be confused with other filament lamps (853921, 853922) if not clearly a sealed, integrated unit, or with LED headlamps (854370) which represent a distinct technology.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 853910?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 853910 in UN Comtrade data were China ($49M, 17% of world exports), Belgium ($36M) and Taiwan (about $26M). World exports came to about $290M, 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 853910?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 853910 in UN Comtrade data were France ($37M, 10% of world imports), Hungary ($32M) and the United States ($22M). World imports came to about $356M, 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 853910 structured?
HS code 853910 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (85) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (39) 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 853910?
Brazil splits HS code 853910 into 2 NCM codes: 8539.10.10 (Sealed beam lamp units, 15 V or less), 8539.10.90 (Sealed beam lamp units, over 15 V). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.