Product classification
HS code for Heat lamp: 8539.49
Lamps, ultra-violet or infra-red lamps, (excluding arc-lamps).
Classification of heat lamp under HS 8539.49
Heat lamps are classified under HS code 8539.49, which covers ultra-violet or infra-red lamps, excluding arc-lamps. These lamps are designed to emit radiation in the infra-red spectrum to generate heat rather than visible light for illumination. Under the Harmonized System, heading 8539 includes electrical filament or discharge lamps. Subheading 8539.49 specifically captures "other" types of UV or IR lamps that are not arc-lamps. The classification is based on the functional characteristic of the lamp's output. Even if used for therapeutic, agricultural, or industrial purposes, the bulb itself is classified here. It is important to distinguish between the lamp (the bulb) and the luminaire (the fixture), as the latter is classified elsewhere. The primary purpose of these lamps is the conversion of electrical energy into radiant heat, which is the defining characteristic for classification under the infra-red lamp category of 8539.
- Covers
- Infra-red heat lamp bulbs
- Ceramic heat emitters
- Red glass heat lamps for livestock
- Clear heat lamps for food service
- Industrial IR drying lamps
- UV curing lamps (non-arc)
- Therapeutic infra-red bulbs
- Also under 8539.49
Philips TUV germicidal lamps, Heraeus Noblelight IR emitters, Ushio UV curing lamps, Sylvania Blacklight Blue, Dr. Fischer UV lamps
Codes often confused with 8539.49
Common mistake. Heat lamps are frequently misclassified under 8539.21 if they have a tungsten halogen filament, but if their primary function is infra-red heat emission, 8539.49 is more specific. They are also often incorrectly classified under 9405.40 as lighting fixtures. However, heading 8539 is for the lamps (bulbs) themselves. If the product is a complete heating appliance (like a space heater), it should be classified under 8516.29, not 8539.
Top exporters and importers of HS 853949 (the code used for heat lamp), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 853949 (the code used for heat lamp) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 20% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was China, with 14% 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 853949, not only heat lamp.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $245M 20% of world exports
- 2 Germany $216M 18% of world exports
- 3 Japan $170M 14% of world exports
World total: $1.2B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 China $152M 14% of world imports
- 2 United States $139M 13% of world imports
- 3 Germany $71M 6.5% 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 code for heat lamp
Brazil classifies heat lamp under NCM 8539.49.00: HS 8539.49 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about heat lamp
What is the HS code for Heat lamp?
The HS code for Heat lamp is 853949 (Lamps; ultra-violet or infra-red lamps, (excluding arc-lamps)). The HS code for a heat lamp bulb is 8539.49, which covers infra-red and ultra-violet lamps.
How do I classify Heat lamp for customs?
Heat lamp is classified under HS code 853949 — Lamps; ultra-violet or infra-red lamps, (excluding arc-lamps). This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include the lamp fixture?
No, HS code 8539.49 only covers the lamp (the bulb). Complete fixtures or luminaires are generally classified under heading 9405.
Which countries are the top exporters of heat lamp (HS 853949)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 853949 (the code used for heat lamp) in UN Comtrade data were China ($245M, 20% of world exports), Germany ($216M) and Japan ($170M). World exports came to about $1.2B, 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 heat lamp (HS 853949)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 853949 (the code used for heat lamp) in UN Comtrade data were China ($152M, 14% of world imports), the United States ($139M) and Germany ($71M). 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 Heat lamp the same in all countries?
The base HS code 853949 for Heat 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 heat lamp in Brazil?
In Brazil, heat lamp (HS 853949) is classified under NCM 8539.49.00.