Product classification
HS code for Lamp holder: 8536.61
Electrical apparatus, lamp-holders, for a voltage not exceeding 1000 volts.
Classification of lamp holder under HS 8536.61
Lamp holders are essential electrical components classified under HS code 8536.61. Their primary function is to provide a secure mechanical housing and a reliable electrical connection for a lamp or light bulb. This classification is restricted to apparatus designed for a voltage not exceeding 1,000 volts, which covers almost all domestic and standard commercial lighting applications. The design of a lamp holder must correspond to the base of the lamp it is intended to hold, such as the common Edison screw (E-series) or bayonet (B-series) mounts. Because these components are often imported as part of larger lighting assemblies, it is crucial to distinguish between the holder as an individual component and the complete luminaire. Under the General Rules for the Interpretation (GRI) of the Harmonized System, if a lamp holder is presented separately, it must be classified here in Chapter 85, which deals with electrical machinery and equipment, rather than in Chapter 94, which covers furniture and lighting fixtures. The material of the holder (plastic, ceramic, or metal) does not change this classification.
- Covers
- Edison screw lamp holders (E27, E14, E12)
- Bayonet cap holders (B22, B15)
- Halogen lamp sockets (GU10, G9)
- Fluorescent tube holders and starters
- LED retrofit bases and sockets
- Also under 8536.61
- Leviton
- Philips
- Osram
- GE Lighting
- Lutron
Codes often confused with 8536.61
Common mistake. Lamp holders are frequently misclassified under 9405, which covers complete lamps and lighting fittings. However, 8536.61 is for the individual component (the holder) rather than the entire fixture. It may also be confused with 8536.69, which covers other plugs and sockets, but 8536.61 is the specific "lex specialis" for lamp-holding devices.
Top exporters and importers of HS 853661 (the code used for lamp holder), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 853661 (the code used for lamp holder) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 55% 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 853661, not only lamp holder.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $226M 55% of world exports
- 2 Italy $30M 7.3% of world exports
- 3 United States $28M 6.8% of world exports
World total: $412M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $40M 11% of world imports
- 2 Mexico $31M 8.4% of world imports
- 3 United Kingdom $22M 5.9% of world imports
World total: $367M 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 lamp holder
Brazil classifies lamp holder under NCM 8536.61.00: HS 8536.61 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about lamp holder
What is the HS code for Lamp holder?
The HS code for Lamp holder is 853661 (Electrical apparatus; lamp-holders, for a voltage not exceeding 1000 volts). The HS code for lamp holders for voltage up to 1000V is 8536.61.
How do I classify Lamp holder for customs?
Lamp holder is classified under HS code 853661 — Electrical apparatus; lamp-holders, for a voltage not exceeding 1000 volts. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are ceramic sockets classified differently?
No, the material of the lamp holder does not affect the HS code; ceramic, plastic, and metal holders all fall under 8536.61.
Which countries are the top exporters of lamp holder (HS 853661)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 853661 (the code used for lamp holder) in UN Comtrade data were China ($226M, 55% of world exports), Italy ($30M) and the United States ($28M). World exports came to about $412M, 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 lamp holder (HS 853661)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 853661 (the code used for lamp holder) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($40M, 11% of world imports), Mexico ($31M) and the United Kingdom ($22M). World imports came to about $367M, 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 Lamp holder the same in all countries?
The base HS code 853661 for Lamp holder 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 lamp holder in Brazil?
In Brazil, lamp holder (HS 853661) is classified under NCM 8536.61.00.