HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 8539.39 – Lamps; discharge, (excluding ultra-violet, excluding fluorescent, hot cathode)
HS code 8539.39 is the 6-digit subheading for lamps, discharge, (excluding ultra-violet, excluding fluorescent, hot cathode). It is used for xenon short-arc lamps (non-projector), neon indicator lamps, germicidal discharge lamps (non-UV specific), specialized photographic flash lamps and plasma lamps (non-UV).
What HS 8539.39 covers
This 'not elsewhere classified' (n.e.c.) category for discharge lamps covers specialized types that do not fall under the more specific classifications of fluorescent (853931) or mercury/sodium/metal halide (853932) lamps, and explicitly excludes ultra-violet lamps. This often includes niche discharge lamps used in specific industrial, scientific, medical, or entertainment applications where unique light spectrums or operating characteristics are required. Trade in these lamps is typically smaller in volume but can be high in value, catering to specialized equipment manufacturers, research institutions, or specific replacement markets. Importers are often specialized industries or research facilities, while exporters are usually manufacturers with expertise in producing highly specific lighting solutions.
- Covers
- Xenon short-arc lamps (non-projector)
- Neon indicator lamps
- Germicidal discharge lamps (non-UV specific)
- Specialized photographic flash lamps
- Plasma lamps (non-UV)
- Deuterium lamps
- Hollow cathode lamps
- Examples
- Osram XBO Xenon lamps (non-cinema)
- PerkinElmer Deuterium lamps
- Philips PL-L (non-UV specific variants)
- Ushio UXL (non-cinema)
- Hamamatsu Xenon lamps
Codes often confused with 8539.39
Common mistake. Care must be taken to ensure lamps are not specifically covered by 853931 (fluorescent) or 853932 (mercury/sodium/metal halide). UV lamps are specifically excluded and fall under 853949.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 853939, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 853939 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 33% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was China, with 23% 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 $81M 33% of world exports
- 2 Philippines $33M 14% of world exports
- 3 Germany $30M 12% of world exports
World total: $242M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 China $65M 23% of world imports
- 2 United States $27M 9.8% of world imports
- 3 Hong Kong $24M 8.6% of world imports
World total: $279M 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 codes for 8539.39 5
Brazil splits HS 8539.39 into 5 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.
- 8539.39.1 Cold-cathode or external-electrode fluorescent tubes, for electronic screensTubos fluorescentes de cátodo frio ou de eletrodo externo, para telas eletrônicas Group
- 8539.39.11 Backlight tubes up to 500 mm, over 3.5 mg HgDe comprimento não superior a 500 mm e que contenham mais de 3,5 mg de mercúrio
- 8539.39.12 Backlight tubes over 500 to 1,500 mm, over 5 mg HgDe comprimento superior a 500 mm, mas não superior a 1.500 mm e que contenham mais de 5 mg de mercúrio
- 8539.39.13 Backlight tubes over 1,500 mm, over 13 mg HgDe comprimento superior a 1.500 mm e que contenham mais de 13 mg de mercúrio
- 8539.39.19 Other screen backlight fluorescent tubesOutros
- 8539.39.90 Other discharge lamps and tubesOutros
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 8539.39
What is HS code 853939?
HS code 853939 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Lamps; discharge, (excluding ultra-violet, excluding fluorescent, hot cathode). This 'not elsewhere classified' (n.e.c.) category for discharge lamps covers specialized types that do not fall under the more specific classifications of fluorescent (853931) or mercury/sodium/metal halide (853932) lamps, and explicitly excludes ultra-violet lamps. This often includes niche discharge lamps used in specific industrial, scientific, medical, or entertainment applications where unique light spectrums or operating characteristics are required. Trade in these lamps is typically smaller in volume but can be high in value, catering to specialized equipment manufacturers, research institutions, or specific replacement markets. Importers are often specialized industries or research facilities, while exporters are usually manufacturers with expertise in producing highly specific lighting solutions.
What products fall under HS code 853939?
Xenon short-arc lamps (non-projector), neon indicator lamps, germicidal discharge lamps (non-UV specific), specialized photographic flash lamps, plasma lamps (non-UV), deuterium lamps, hollow cathode lamps
What are common misclassifications for HS code 853939?
Care must be taken to ensure lamps are not specifically covered by 853931 (fluorescent) or 853932 (mercury/sodium/metal halide). UV lamps are specifically excluded and fall under 853949.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 853939?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 853939 in UN Comtrade data were China ($81M, 33% of world exports), the Philippines ($33M) and Germany ($30M). World exports came to about $242M, 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 853939?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 853939 in UN Comtrade data were China ($65M, 23% of world imports), the United States ($27M) and Hong Kong ($24M). World imports came to about $279M, 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 853939 structured?
HS code 853939 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 (39) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 853939?
Brazil splits HS code 853939 into 5 NCM codes: 8539.39.11 (Backlight tubes up to 500 mm, over 3.5 mg Hg), 8539.39.12 (Backlight tubes over 500 to 1,500 mm, over 5 mg Hg), 8539.39.13 (Backlight tubes over 1,500 mm, over 13 mg Hg), 8539.39.19 (Other screen backlight fluorescent tubes), 8539.39.90 (Other discharge lamps and tubes). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.