Product classification
HS code for Halogen lamp: 8539.21
Lamps, filament, (excluding ultra-violet or infra-red), tungsten halogen.
Classification of halogen lamp under HS 8539.21
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.
- Covers
- 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
- 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 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.
Top exporters and importers of HS 853921 (the code used for halogen lamp), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 853921 (the code used for halogen lamp) 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 lamp.
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 lamp
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 lamp
What is the HS code for Halogen lamp?
The HS code for Halogen lamp is 853921 (Lamps; filament, (excluding ultra-violet or infra-red), tungsten halogen). The HS code for tungsten halogen filament lamps is 8539.21.
How do I classify Halogen lamp for customs?
Halogen lamp 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 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).
Which countries are the top exporters of halogen lamp (HS 853921)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 853921 (the code used for halogen lamp) 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 lamp (HS 853921)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 853921 (the code used for halogen lamp) 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 lamp the same in all countries?
The base HS code 853921 for Halogen 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 halogen lamp in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 853921 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for halogen lamp 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).