Product classification
HS code for Portable lamp: 8513.10
Lamps, portable, electric, designed to function by their own source of energy (excluding lighting equipment of heading no. 8512).
Classification of portable lamp under HS 8513.10
Portable electric lamps are classified under HS code 8513.10. This heading is specifically designed for lamps that are intended to function by their own source of energy, such as dry batteries, accumulators, or dynamos. The classification is found in Chapter 85, which covers electrical machinery and equipment. To fall under 8513, the lamp must be portable, meaning it is designed to be carried in the hand or on the person during use. This includes flashlights, torches, and headlamps. The key distinction for this code is the integrated power source; if a lamp requires a connection to a permanent electrical circuit or an external vehicle power system, it is excluded from this heading. This code is vital for the electronics and outdoor gear industries to ensure that mobile lighting equipment is taxed and regulated differently than stationary household or industrial lighting.
- Covers
- Battery-operated flashlights and torches
- LED headlamps for miners or hikers
- Hand-held searchlights with internal batteries
- Crank-powered or dynamo portable lanterns
- Portable reading lamps with built-in batteries
- Also under 8513.10
- Maglite LED Flashlight
- Petzl Headlamp
- Coleman LED Lantern
- Streamlight Stinger
- Fenix PD35
Codes often confused with 8513.10
Common mistake. The most common misclassification is HS code 9405.40, which covers other electric lamps and lighting fittings. However, 9405 is for stationary lamps (like desk lamps or floor lamps) that do not have their own power source. Another common error is using 8512.20, which is specifically for electrical lighting or signaling equipment for cycles or motor vehicles. If a lamp is designed to be mounted on a bike or car, it belongs in 8512, not 8513.
Top exporters and importers of HS 851310 (the code used for portable lamp), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 851310 (the code used for portable lamp) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 71% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 25% 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 851310, not only portable lamp.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $2.5B 71% of world exports
- 2 Germany $154M 4.3% of world exports
- 3 United States $133M 3.8% of world exports
World total: $3.5B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $807M 25% of world imports
- 2 Germany $236M 7.3% of world imports
- 3 Japan $165M 5.1% of world imports
World total: $3.2B 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 portable lamp
Brazil splits HS 8513.10 into 2 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 8513.10.10Hand-held torches and flashlights
- 8513.10.90Other portable electric lamps
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about portable lamp
What is the HS code for Portable lamp?
The HS code for Portable lamp is 851310 (Lamps; portable, electric, designed to function by their own source of energy (excluding lighting equipment of heading no. 8512)).
How do I classify Portable lamp for customs?
Portable lamp is classified under HS code 851310 — Lamps; portable, electric, designed to function by their own source of energy (excluding lighting equipment of heading no. 8512). This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What is the HS code for a handheld flashlight?
The HS code for a handheld flashlight or torch is 8513.10.
Are rechargeable camping lanterns included here?
Yes, as long as they are portable and have an internal battery (accumulator), they are classified under 8513.10.
Which countries are the top exporters of portable lamp (HS 851310)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 851310 (the code used for portable lamp) in UN Comtrade data were China ($2.5B, 71% of world exports), Germany ($154M) and the United States ($133M). World exports came to about $3.5B, 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 portable lamp (HS 851310)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 851310 (the code used for portable lamp) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($807M, 25% of world imports), Germany ($236M) and Japan ($165M). World imports came to about $3.2B, 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.
Is the HS code for Portable lamp the same in all countries?
The base HS code 851310 for Portable 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 portable lamp in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 851310 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for portable lamp depends on the product's details: 8513.10.10 (Hand-held torches and flashlights), 8513.10.90 (Other portable electric lamps).