Product classification
HS code for Standard light bulb: 8539.22
Lamps, filament, (excluding ultra-violet or infra-red), of a power not exceeding 200W and for a voltage exceeding 100 volts, other than tungsten halogen.
Classification of standard light bulb under HS 8539.22
Standard light bulbs, specifically those utilizing filament technology, are classified under HS code 8539.22. This classification is determined by three specific technical parameters: the method of light production (filament), the power rating (not exceeding 200 Watts), and the operating voltage (exceeding 100 Volts). Heading 8539 covers electric filament or discharge lamps, and subheading 8539.22 is specifically carved out for 'other' filament lamps, excluding tungsten halogen lamps, that meet the aforementioned power and voltage thresholds. These bulbs operate by passing an electric current through a thin filament (usually tungsten), heating it to a temperature that produces light. The classification excludes modern energy-efficient alternatives like Light Emitting Diodes (LED) or fluorescent tubes, which have their own distinct headings. For customs purposes, the physical construction of the bulb—comprising a glass envelope, a filament, and a screw or bayonet base—is the primary identifier. The 100V threshold is significant as it distinguishes general household service lamps from low-voltage automotive or specialty lamps.
- Covers
- Incandescent general service lamps (GLS)
- Frosted filament light bulbs
- Clear glass filament bulbs
- Pear-shaped incandescent bulbs
- Mushroom-shaped filament lamps
- Also under 8539.22
- GE Soft White A19
- Philips Classic Incandescent
- Sylvania General Service bulbs
- Feit Electric vintage filament bulbs
- Westinghouse appliance bulbs
Codes often confused with 8539.22
Common mistake. Standard bulbs are often confused with HS code 8539.21 (tungsten halogen lamps) or 8539.52 (LED lamps). It is critical to distinguish the light-producing element; if the bulb uses a gas-discharge method rather than a filament, it belongs in 8539.31. Furthermore, if the bulb is for a voltage of 100V or less, it falls under 8539.29.
Top exporters and importers of HS 853922 (the code used for standard light bulb), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 853922 (the code used for standard light bulb) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 74% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 28% 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 853922, not only standard light bulb.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $165M 74% of world exports
- 2 Poland $7.9M 3.5% of world exports
- 3 Denmark $7.6M 3.4% of world exports
World total: $223M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $64M 28% of world imports
- 2 Spain $11M 5.1% of world imports
- 3 Indonesia $9.9M 4.4% of world imports
World total: $227M 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 standard light bulb
Brazil classifies standard light bulb under NCM 8539.22.00: HS 8539.22 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about standard light bulb
What is the HS code for Standard light bulb?
The HS code for Standard light bulb is 853922 (Lamps; filament, (excluding ultra-violet or infra-red), of a power not exceeding 200W and for a voltage exceeding 100 volts, other than tungsten halogen). The HS code for a standard incandescent filament light bulb (up to 200W and over 100V) is 8539.22.
How do I classify Standard light bulb for customs?
Standard light bulb is classified under HS code 853922 — Lamps; filament, (excluding ultra-violet or infra-red), of a power not exceeding 200W and for a voltage exceeding 100 volts, other than tungsten halogen. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does 8539.22 include LED bulbs?
No, LED bulbs are classified under heading 8539.52, as they do not use a filament to produce light.
Which countries are the top exporters of standard light bulb (HS 853922)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 853922 (the code used for standard light bulb) in UN Comtrade data were China ($165M, 74% of world exports), Poland ($7.9M) and Denmark ($7.6M). World exports came to about $223M, 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 standard light bulb (HS 853922)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 853922 (the code used for standard light bulb) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($64M, 28% of world imports), Spain ($11M) and Indonesia ($9.9M). World imports came to about $227M, 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 Standard light bulb the same in all countries?
The base HS code 853922 for Standard light bulb 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 standard light bulb in Brazil?
In Brazil, standard light bulb (HS 853922) is classified under NCM 8539.22.00.