Product classification
HS code for Infrared lamp: 8539.49
Lamps, ultra-violet or infra-red lamps, (excluding arc-lamps).
Classification of infrared lamp under HS 8539.49
Infrared lamps are classified under HS code 853949. Chapter 85 covers electrical machinery and equipment, and heading 8539 is dedicated to electric filament or discharge lamps, including sealed beam lamp units and ultra-violet or infra-red lamps. Subheading 853949 specifically includes ultra-violet or infra-red lamps, excluding arc-lamps. These are components used for heating, drying, or industrial processes. They are distinct from standard lighting lamps because their primary output is in the infrared spectrum, designed to generate heat rather than visible light for illumination. The classification is determined by the physical nature of the bulb or tube itself as a discrete component. If the lamp is part of a larger heating appliance, the classification might change to the machinery heading, but the individual bulb remains under 853949.
- Covers
- Industrial infrared heating lamps
- Infrared drying bulbs
- Infrared heat lamps for food service
- Infrared bulbs for animal brooding
- Infrared filament lamps
- 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. Infrared lamps are frequently confused with HS code 901820, which is reserved for medical therapy apparatus. The distinction lies in the intent and certification; 853949 is for the bulb as a component or for industrial use, while 901820 is for a complete medical device. Another misclassification is 851679, which covers electric space-heating apparatus. If the item is a complete heater rather than just the lamp/bulb, 8516 is more appropriate.
Top exporters and importers of HS 853949 (the code used for infrared lamp), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 853949 (the code used for infrared 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 infrared 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 infrared lamp
Brazil classifies infrared 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 infrared lamp
What is the HS code for Infrared lamp?
The HS code for Infrared lamp is 853949 (Lamps; ultra-violet or infra-red lamps, (excluding arc-lamps)). The HS code for an individual infrared lamp or bulb is 853949. This excludes arc-lamps and medical therapy units.
How do I classify Infrared lamp for customs?
Infrared 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.
Is a heat lamp for a bathroom classified here?
If it is just the infrared bulb, it is 853949. If it is a complete ceiling fixture with a heater and fan, it is classified under 8516.
Which countries are the top exporters of infrared lamp (HS 853949)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 853949 (the code used for infrared 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 infrared lamp (HS 853949)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 853949 (the code used for infrared 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 Infrared lamp the same in all countries?
The base HS code 853949 for Infrared 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 infrared lamp in Brazil?
In Brazil, infrared lamp (HS 853949) is classified under NCM 8539.49.00.