HS Code for Halogen bulb

Halogen bulbs are classified under HS code 8539.21. This code is found in 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 8539.21 is reserved for tungsten halogen filament lamps. The classification logic is based on the internal technology of the bulb: the presence of a tungsten filament enclosed in a small transparent envelope filled with an inert gas and a small amount of a halogen (such as iodine or bromine). This chemical cycle allows the filament to operate at higher temperatures than standard incandescent bulbs, which are classified elsewhere. The distinction is technical; the presence of the halogen gas and the specific filament type are the defining characteristics for this subheading. This applies to halogen bulbs used in various applications, including residential lighting, automotive headlamps, and stage lighting, provided they are filament-based.

Products Included

• Tungsten halogen lamps
• Quartz halogen bulbs
• Halogen capsules (G4, G9, etc.)
• Automotive halogen headlamp bulbs
• Halogen floodlight tubes

Common Misclassification

Halogen bulbs are frequently confused with 8539.22 or 8539.29, which cover other filament lamps (standard incandescent). The key difference is the halogen gas cycle. Furthermore, with the rise of LED technology, many people misclassify LED "halogen-style" replacement bulbs under 8539.21. However, LED lamps must be classified under 8539.52, as they do not use a filament. Discharge lamps, which also contain gas but no filament, are classified under 8539.31 through 8539.39.

FAQ

What is the HS code for halogen bulb?

The HS code for a tungsten halogen filament bulb is 8539.21.

Are halogen bulbs the same as LED bulbs in HS classification?

No, halogen bulbs are filament lamps (8539.21), while LED bulbs are light-emitting diode lamps (8539.52).