About HS Code 853932
This HS code covers high-intensity discharge (HID) lamps such as mercury vapor, sodium vapor (both high and low pressure), and metal halide lamps. These lamps are characterized by their high light output, long lifespan, and efficiency, making them ideal for large-area illumination like street lighting, sports arenas, industrial high-bay lighting, and floodlighting. While increasingly challenged by LED technology, they continue to be traded for new projects in some regions and, more commonly, for replacement in existing infrastructure due to their initial cost-effectiveness or specific light spectrum properties. Importers are typically municipalities, large industrial facilities, and infrastructure development projects. Exporters are often countries with advanced manufacturing capabilities in specialized lighting.
Products Under This Code
High-pressure sodium lamps, low-pressure sodium lamps, mercury vapor lamps, metal halide lamps, ceramic metal halide lamps, pulse start metal halide lamps, quartz metal halide lamps
Real World Examples
Philips SON-T, Osram NAV-T, GE Lucalox, Sylvania Metalarc, Venture Lighting Metal Halide
Common Misclassification
These are distinct from fluorescent lamps (853931) due to their different gas mixtures and operating principles, and also from LED lamps (853952) which are their modern, energy-efficient replacements.
Products Classified Under 8539.32
Industry
This code belongs to the Electronics & Electrical Equipment industry.
Trade Overview
China is a major exporter, with significant imports by municipalities and industrial sectors worldwide for infrastructure and large-scale lighting.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is HS code 853932?
HS code 853932 covers: Lamps; discharge, (excluding ultra-violet), mercury or sodium vapour lamps, metal halide lamps. This HS code covers high-intensity discharge (HID) lamps such as mercury vapor, sodium vapor (both high and low pressure), and metal halide lamps. These lamps are characterized by their high light output, long lifespan, and efficiency, making them ideal for large-area illumination like street lighting, sports arenas, industrial high-bay lighting, and floodlighting. While increasingly challenged by LED technology, they continue to be traded for new projects in some regions and, more commonly, for replacement in existing infrastructure due to their initial cost-effectiveness or specific light spectrum properties. Importers are typically municipalities, large industrial facilities, and infrastructure development projects. Exporters are often countries with advanced manufacturing capabilities in specialized lighting.
What products fall under HS code 853932?
High-pressure sodium lamps, low-pressure sodium lamps, mercury vapor lamps, metal halide lamps, ceramic metal halide lamps, pulse start metal halide lamps, quartz metal halide lamps
What are common misclassifications for HS code 853932?
These are distinct from fluorescent lamps (853931) due to their different gas mixtures and operating principles, and also from LED lamps (853952) which are their modern, energy-efficient replacements.
How is HS code 853932 structured?
HS code 853932 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 (32) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.