Product classification
HS code for Filament lamp: 8539.29
Lamps, filament, (excluding ultra-violet or infra-red), n.e.c. in item no. 8539.2.
Classification of filament lamp under HS 8539.29
Filament lamps are classified under HS code 8539.29. This classification is part of Chapter 85, which covers electrical machinery and equipment. Heading 8539 is specifically for electric filament or discharge lamps, including sealed beam lamp units and ultra-violet or infra-red lamps. Subheading 8539.29 serves as a residual category for "other" filament lamps that are not tungsten halogen (8539.21) and do not fall under the specific power or voltage categories listed in 8539.22 through 8539.28. These lamps operate by passing an electric current through a filament (usually tungsten) until it glows. While the world has largely transitioned to LED technology, filament lamps remain in use for specialized industrial equipment, decorative vintage-style lighting, and specific household appliances where heat resistance or specific light qualities are required.
- Covers
- Standard incandescent light bulbs for general lighting
- Decorative Edison-style filament bulbs (non-LED)
- Appliance bulbs for ovens or refrigerators
- Specialized industrial filament lamps
- Small indicator filament lamps not elsewhere specified
- Also under 8539.29
- GE Reveal bulbs (older models)
- Philips Classic incandescent
- Sylvania A19
- Feit Electric vintage bulbs
- Westinghouse A19 incandescent
Codes often confused with 8539.29
Common mistake. The most frequent misclassification is confusing filament lamps with LED lamps, which are classified under 8539.52. Another common error is classifying tungsten halogen lamps under 8539.29; these must be placed under 8539.21. Additionally, if a lamp is designed specifically for infra-red or ultra-violet emission, it must be classified under 8539.41 or 8539.49, even if it utilizes a filament.
Top exporters and importers of HS 853929 (the code used for filament lamp), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 853929 (the code used for filament lamp) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 22% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 11% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Figures cover everything classified under HS 853929, not only filament lamp.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $124M 22% of world exports
- 2 Germany $93M 16% of world exports
- 3 Japan $52M 9.2% of world exports
World total: $569M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Germany $76M 11% of world imports
- 2 United States $75M 11% of world imports
- 3 Belgium $37M 5.3% of world imports
World total: $711M 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 filament lamp
Brazil splits HS 8539.29 into 2 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 8539.29.10Other filament lamps, 15 V or less
- 8539.29.90Other non-halogen filament lamps over 15 V
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about filament lamp
What is the HS code for Filament lamp?
The HS code for Filament lamp is 853929 (Lamps; filament, (excluding ultra-violet or infra-red), n.e.c. in item no. 8539.2). The HS code for general filament lamps not specified in other subheadings is 8539.29.
How do I classify Filament lamp for customs?
Filament lamp is classified under HS code 853929 — Lamps; filament, (excluding ultra-violet or infra-red), n.e.c. in item no. 8539.2. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are vintage Edison bulbs classified under this code?
If the Edison bulb uses a traditional metal filament, it is classified under 8539.29. However, if it is an "LED filament" bulb, it must be classified under 8539.52.
Which countries are the top exporters of filament lamp (HS 853929)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 853929 (the code used for filament lamp) in UN Comtrade data were China ($124M, 22% of world exports), Germany ($93M) and Japan ($52M). World exports came to about $569M, 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 filament lamp (HS 853929)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 853929 (the code used for filament lamp) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($76M, 11% of world imports), the United States ($75M) and Belgium ($37M). World imports came to about $711M, 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.
Is the HS code for Filament lamp the same in all countries?
The base HS code 853929 for Filament lamp is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.
What is the NCM code for filament lamp in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 853929 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for filament lamp depends on the product's details: 8539.29.10 (Other filament lamps, 15 V or less), 8539.29.90 (Other non-halogen filament lamps over 15 V).