HS code for camping lantern
The U.S. HS code for a camping lantern is usually 8513.10.40.00 (led, battery), with a 3.5% general duty and an estimated total of 16% from China and 16% from Vietnam once additional duties are added.
Estimates use tariff data as of October 22, 2026. The China and Vietnam estimates include Section 301: Forced labor action (12.5%). From China, Section 301: China list duty (7.5% or 25%) may also apply, up to 41% in total. Classifications and duty estimates are guidance based on the published HTSUS. The importer of record is responsible for the final classification.
Codes by variant
| Variant | HTS code | General duty | Est. from China |
|---|---|---|---|
| LED, battery | 8513.10.40.00 | 3.5% | 16% |
- 8513.10.40.00: Lamps / Other
What decides the code
A camping lantern is a portable electric lamp that runs on its own battery, so it is classified under heading 8513, specifically 8513.10.40.00.
- The light is a portable electric lamp that works from its own battery source, which places it in heading 8513.
- The lamp is not lighting equipment for vehicles or bicycles, so heading 8512 does not apply.
- Within heading 8513, the article is a lamp rather than a part, which leads to subheading 8513.10 and then 8513.10.40.00.
Common mistakes
- Classifying the lantern under heading 9405 as a non-portable electric lamp is wrong because the lantern runs on its own battery and is designed to be carried.
- Classifying it under heading 8512 as vehicle lighting equipment is wrong because a camping lantern is not mounted on or used with a vehicle.
- Classifying it under heading 8504 or 8507 as a battery is wrong because the battery is only the power source and the article is the lamp itself.
Estimated U.S. duty by origin
- China
- 16% = 3.5% general + 12.5% Section 301: Forced labor actionMay also apply: Section 301: China list duty (7.5% or 25%). Up to 41%.
- Vietnam
- 16% = 3.5% general + 12.5% Section 301: Forced labor action
For HTS 8513.10.40.00, as a share of customs value, before fees. Check every measure for your entry with the tariff checker.
EU code and duty
- LED, battery
- CN 8513 10 00, 5.7%
EU Combined Nomenclature 2026, third-country (erga omnes) duty. Preferential rates and EU trade remedy duties are not included.
Frequently asked questions
What is the HS code for a camping lantern?
The U.S. HTS code for a camping lantern is usually 8513.10.40.00 (led, battery). The first six digits, 8513.10, are the international HS code.
What is the U.S. import duty on a camping lantern from China?
The U.S. general duty on HTS 8513.10.40.00 is 3.5%. With the additional duties that apply to goods of China (Section 301: Forced labor action (12.5%)), the estimated total is 16% of customs value. Section 301: China list duty (7.5% or 25%) may also apply depending on the exact product. From Vietnam the estimate is 16%. Tariff data as of October 22, 2026.
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Codes checked against the USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule retrieved October 22, 2026. Additional duties reviewed October 22, 2026. This is an estimate: the importer of record is responsible for classification.