HS Code for Xenon lamp
Xenon lamps are classified under HS code 8539.39. This classification falls under Chapter 85, which covers electrical machinery and equipment. Heading 8539 is dedicated to electric filament or discharge lamps, including sealed beam lamp units and ultra-violet or infra-red lamps. Xenon lamps are a specific type of gas-discharge lamp that produces light by passing electricity through ionized xenon gas at high pressure. Because they operate on the principle of electrical discharge rather than a heated filament, they are categorized under the discharge lamp subheadings. Specifically, 8539.39 is a residual category for "other" discharge lamps that are not fluorescent (8539.31) and not mercury or sodium vapor lamps (8539.32). Xenon lamps are widely used in specialized applications such as cinema projectors, searchlights, and automotive high-intensity discharge (HID) headlights due to their ability to produce a bright white light that closely mimics natural sunlight. Their classification is determined by their functional mechanism as a discharge light source and their exclusion from more specific subheadings within the 8539 group. The classification remains the same whether the lamp is a short-arc, long-arc, or flash tube variety, provided it functions via xenon gas discharge.
Products Included
- Xenon short-arc lamps
- Xenon long-arc lamps
- Xenon flash tubes for photography
- Automotive Xenon HID bulbs
- Cinema projector xenon bulbs
Common Misclassification
Xenon lamps are sometimes misclassified under 8539.21 if they are mistaken for tungsten-halogen lamps, which are filament lamps. They may also be confused with ultraviolet lamps under 8539.49; however, unless the xenon lamp is specifically designed to emit UV radiation for technical purposes, it remains under 8539.39. Additionally, complete automotive headlamp assemblies are classified under 8512.20, not 8539.
FAQ
What is the HS code for Xenon lamps?
The HS code for Xenon discharge lamps is 8539.39.
Are Xenon flash tubes for cameras classified here?
Yes, xenon flash tubes used in photographic electronic flash apparatus are classified under 8539.39 as discharge lamps.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the HS code for Xenon lamp?
The HS code for Xenon lamp is 853939 (Lamps; discharge, (excluding ultra-violet, excluding fluorescent, hot cathode)).
How do I classify Xenon lamp for customs?
Xenon lamp is classified under HS code 853939 — Lamps; discharge, (excluding ultra-violet, excluding fluorescent, hot cathode). This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Is the HS code for Xenon lamp the same in all countries?
The base HS code 853939 for Xenon 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.