Product classification
HS code for Halogen bulb: 8539.21
Lamps, filament, (excluding ultra-violet or infra-red), tungsten halogen.
Classification of halogen bulb under HS 8539.21
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.
- Covers
- Tungsten halogen lamps
- Quartz halogen bulbs
- Halogen capsules (G4, G9, etc.)
- Automotive halogen headlamp bulbs
- Halogen floodlight tubes
- Also under 8539.21
- Philips VisionPlus H7
- Osram Night Breaker H4
- Sylvania SilverStar H1
- GE Halogen MR16
- Ushio JCR halogen lamps
Codes often confused with 8539.21
Common mistake. 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.
Top exporters and importers of HS 853921 (the code used for halogen bulb), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 853921 (the code used for halogen bulb) in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 28% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, 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 853921, not only halogen bulb.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 Germany $288M 28% of world exports
- 2 China $236M 23% of world exports
- 3 Poland $78M 7.6% of world exports
World total: $1.0B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $124M 11% of world imports
- 2 Germany $118M 11% of world imports
- 3 France $80M 7.3% 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 codes for halogen bulb
Brazil splits HS 8539.21 into 2 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 8539.21.10Tungsten halogen lamps, 15 V or less
- 8539.21.90Tungsten halogen lamps, over 15 V
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about halogen bulb
What is the HS code for Halogen bulb?
The HS code for Halogen bulb is 853921 (Lamps; filament, (excluding ultra-violet or infra-red), tungsten halogen). The HS code for a tungsten halogen filament bulb is 8539.21.
How do I classify Halogen bulb for customs?
Halogen bulb is classified under HS code 853921 — Lamps; filament, (excluding ultra-violet or infra-red), tungsten halogen. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
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).
Which countries are the top exporters of halogen bulb (HS 853921)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 853921 (the code used for halogen bulb) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($288M, 28% of world exports), China ($236M) and Poland ($78M). World exports came to about $1.0B, 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 halogen bulb (HS 853921)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 853921 (the code used for halogen bulb) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($124M, 11% of world imports), Germany ($118M) and France ($80M). 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.
Is the HS code for Halogen bulb the same in all countries?
The base HS code 853921 for Halogen bulb 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 halogen bulb in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 853921 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for halogen bulb depends on the product's details: 8539.21.10 (Tungsten halogen lamps, 15 V or less), 8539.21.90 (Tungsten halogen lamps, over 15 V).