HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 8539.49 – Lamps; ultra-violet or infra-red lamps, (excluding arc-lamps)
HS code 8539.49 is the 6-digit subheading for lamps, ultra-violet or infra-red lamps, (excluding arc-lamps). It is used for UV germicidal lamps, UV curing lamps, IR heating lamps, IR therapy lamps and UV blacklight lamps.
What HS 8539.49 covers
This category covers lamps specifically designed to emit ultraviolet (UV) or infrared (IR) radiation, explicitly excluding arc-lamps. These are not for general illumination but serve a wide array of specialized applications across various industries. UV lamps are crucial for sterilization, water purification, curing of resins and inks, medical therapy, and pest control. IR lamps are used for heating, drying, medical therapy, security surveillance, and night vision. The international trade in these lamps is driven by industrial processes, healthcare, agriculture, and technology sectors, reflecting their critical role in modern manufacturing and services. Importers include manufacturing plants, hospitals, agricultural facilities, and security system integrators. Exporters are typically countries with strong chemical, electronics, and specialized lighting industries.
- Covers
- UV germicidal lamps
- UV curing lamps
- IR heating lamps
- IR therapy lamps
- UV blacklight lamps
- UV insect traps
- IR security illuminators
- Tanning bed UV lamps
- Examples
Philips TUV germicidal lamps, Heraeus Noblelight IR emitters, Ushio UV curing lamps, Sylvania Blacklight Blue, Dr. Fischer UV lamps
Codes often confused with 8539.49
Common mistake. It's crucial to distinguish these from general illumination lamps (85392x, 85393x, 85395x) as their primary function is not visible light. Arc lamps designed for UV/IR would fall under 853941 if they are primarily arc lamps.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 853949, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 853949 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 20% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was China, with 14% 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 $245M 20% of world exports
- 2 Germany $216M 18% of world exports
- 3 Japan $170M 14% of world exports
World total: $1.2B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 China $152M 14% of world imports
- 2 United States $139M 13% of world imports
- 3 Germany $71M 6.5% of world imports
World total: $1.1B 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 8539.49
Brazil does not split HS 8539.49: its NCM code is 8539.49.00.
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 8539.49
What is HS code 853949?
HS code 853949 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Lamps; ultra-violet or infra-red lamps, (excluding arc-lamps). This category covers lamps specifically designed to emit ultraviolet (UV) or infrared (IR) radiation, explicitly excluding arc-lamps. These are not for general illumination but serve a wide array of specialized applications across various industries. UV lamps are crucial for sterilization, water purification, curing of resins and inks, medical therapy, and pest control. IR lamps are used for heating, drying, medical therapy, security surveillance, and night vision. The international trade in these lamps is driven by industrial processes, healthcare, agriculture, and technology sectors, reflecting their critical role in modern manufacturing and services. Importers include manufacturing plants, hospitals, agricultural facilities, and security system integrators. Exporters are typically countries with strong chemical, electronics, and specialized lighting industries.
What products fall under HS code 853949?
UV germicidal lamps, UV curing lamps, IR heating lamps, IR therapy lamps, UV blacklight lamps, UV insect traps, IR security illuminators, tanning bed UV lamps
What are common misclassifications for HS code 853949?
It's crucial to distinguish these from general illumination lamps (85392x, 85393x, 85395x) as their primary function is not visible light. Arc lamps designed for UV/IR would fall under 853941 if they are primarily arc lamps.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 853949?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 853949 in UN Comtrade data were China ($245M, 20% of world exports), Germany ($216M) and Japan ($170M). World exports came to about $1.2B, 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 853949?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 853949 in UN Comtrade data were China ($152M, 14% of world imports), the United States ($139M) and Germany ($71M). World imports came to about $1.1B, 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 853949 structured?
HS code 853949 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 (49) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 853949?
In Brazil, HS code 853949 is NCM 8539.49.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.