HS Code for Halogen lamp

Halogen lamps are classified under HS code 8539.21. This code is situated within Chapter 85, which covers electrical machinery and equipment. Heading 8539 specifically deals with electric filament or discharge lamps, including sealed beam lamp units and ultra-violet or infra-red lamps. Subheading 8539.21 is designated for tungsten halogen filament lamps. These lamps are a type of incandescent lamp that contains a tungsten filament sealed in a compact transparent envelope filled with a mixture of an inert gas and a small amount of a halogen, such as iodine or bromine. This chemical combination allows the filament to operate at higher temperatures than standard incandescent bulbs, resulting in higher luminous efficacy and color temperature. The classification applies to these lamps regardless of their application, whether for automotive headlights, stage lighting, or residential spotlights, provided they function via the tungsten halogen filament principle and are not designed specifically for UV or IR emission.

Products Included

• Quartz halogen bulbs
• Tungsten halogen automotive lamps
• Halogen capsule lamps (G4, G9, etc.)
• Halogen floodlight tubes
• Parabolic Aluminized Reflector (PAR) halogen lamps
• Studio and theatrical halogen lamps

Common Misclassification

Halogen lamps are often confused with LED lamps, which are classified under 8539.52. As halogen technology is phased out in many regions, many "halogen-replacement" bulbs are actually LEDs and must be classified accordingly. Another common error is using 8539.10 for sealed beam lamp units; while some halogen lamps are part of a sealed beam unit, if they are just the bulb, 8539.21 is correct. Additionally, if the lamp is designed for infra-red heating, it must be classified under 8539.49, even if it uses halogen technology, because the function shifts from lighting to heat radiation.

FAQ

What is the HS code for halogen lamp?

The HS code for tungsten halogen filament lamps is 8539.21.

Are halogen car bulbs classified under 8539.21?

Yes, most halogen bulbs used in vehicle headlights are classified under 8539.21, as they are tungsten halogen filament lamps, unless they are imported as part of a complete headlamp assembly (Chapter 87).