Product classification
HS code for Sealed beam lamp: 8539.10
Lamps, sealed beam units.
Classification of sealed beam lamp under HS 8539.10
HS code 8539.10 is reserved for sealed beam lamp units. These are specialized lighting components where the light source (filament or discharge element), the reflector, and the lens are hermetically sealed into a single, non-separable unit. This design is intended to protect the internal components from environmental factors like moisture and dust, ensuring consistent optical performance. Under the General Interpretative Rules (GIR), specifically GIR 1, classification is determined by the terms of the headings. Heading 8539 covers electric filament or discharge lamps, and the sub-heading 8539.10 specifically identifies these integrated units. This classification applies regardless of whether the unit is intended for use in motor vehicles, aircraft, or marine vessels. However, it is important to distinguish these from the housings or assemblies that contain them, which might fall under different codes. The technical requirement for 8539.10 is the integration of the three main components into a single piece of equipment. Modern LED versions of these units are also classified here if they are designed as a permanent, sealed assembly. The durability and specific optical focus of sealed beam units make them essential for safety-critical applications, and their classification reflects their status as a complete lighting component rather than just a bulb.
- Covers
- Automotive sealed beam headlamps
- Aircraft landing light units
- Marine searchlight sealed units
- Heavy machinery work light units
- Locomotive headlamp units
- Also under 8539.10
- GE Nighthawk sealed beams
- Sylvania XtraVision sealed beams
- Wagner sealed beam units
- Hella sealed beam lamps
- Truck-Lite sealed beam headlights
Codes often confused with 8539.10
Common mistake. Sealed beam lamps are often misclassified under 8512.20, which covers other electrical lighting or signaling equipment for motor vehicles. While they are used in vehicles, 8539.10 is more specific to the lamp unit itself. Additionally, they may be confused with 8539.21 (tungsten halogen lamps) if the inspector does not recognize the unit as a sealed assembly.
Top exporters and importers of HS 853910 (the code used for sealed beam lamp), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 853910 (the code used for sealed beam lamp) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 17% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was France, with 10% 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 853910, not only sealed beam lamp.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $49M 17% of world exports
- 2 Belgium $36M 12% of world exports
- 3 Taiwan* ~$26M 9.0% of world exports · partner records ↗
World total: $290M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 France $37M 10% of world imports
- 2 Hungary $32M 9.1% of world imports
- 3 United States $22M 6.2% of world imports
World total: $356M 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 marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. 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. UN Comtrade records Taiwan as "Other Asia, not elsewhere specified". Saudi Arabia's exports under that code are left out: they are far too large to be trade with Taiwan, so mostly undisclosed partners. 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 sealed beam lamp
Brazil splits HS 8539.10 into 2 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 8539.10.10Sealed beam lamp units, 15 V or less
- 8539.10.90Sealed beam lamp units, over 15 V
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about sealed beam lamp
What is the HS code for Sealed beam lamp?
The HS code for Sealed beam lamp is 853910 (Lamps; sealed beam units). The HS code for sealed beam lamp units is 8539.10.
How do I classify Sealed beam lamp for customs?
Sealed beam lamp is classified under HS code 853910 — Lamps; sealed beam units. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Can LED lamps be classified under 8539.10?
Yes, if the LED light source is integrated into a sealed unit with a lens and reflector, it is classified under 8539.10.
Which countries are the top exporters of sealed beam lamp (HS 853910)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 853910 (the code used for sealed beam lamp) in UN Comtrade data were China ($49M, 17% of world exports), Belgium ($36M) and Taiwan (about $26M). World exports came to about $290M, 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 sealed beam lamp (HS 853910)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 853910 (the code used for sealed beam lamp) in UN Comtrade data were France ($37M, 10% of world imports), Hungary ($32M) and the United States ($22M). World imports came to about $356M, 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 Sealed beam lamp the same in all countries?
The base HS code 853910 for Sealed beam 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 sealed beam lamp in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 853910 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for sealed beam lamp depends on the product's details: 8539.10.10 (Sealed beam lamp units, 15 V or less), 8539.10.90 (Sealed beam lamp units, over 15 V).