HS code for work light
The U.S. HS code for a work light is usually 8513.10.40.00 (led), 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 | 8513.10.40.00 | 3.5% | 16% |
- 8513.10.40.00: Lamps / Other
What decides the code
A portable LED work light that runs on its own battery is classified as a portable electric lamp in heading 8513, specifically 8513.10.40.00.
- The light runs on its own battery or other self-contained power source, which places it in heading 8513 rather than a mains-powered lamp heading.
- The product is a lamp for general illumination, so it falls under the lamps subheading 8513.10 and the residual line 8513.10.40.00.
- A change to a light that works only from an external power source would move it out of heading 8513 to a heading for other electric lamps.
Common mistakes
- Classifying the work light in heading 8512 is wrong because that heading covers lighting equipment for vehicles, not a portable lamp used on its own.
- Classifying it as a flashlight under 8513.10.20 is wrong because a work light is designed to stand and light an area, not to be held and aimed by hand.
- Classifying it under a general electrical apparatus heading is wrong because heading 8513 specifically covers portable electric lamps with their own energy source.
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
- 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 work light?
The U.S. HTS code for a work light is usually 8513.10.40.00 (led). The first six digits, 8513.10, are the international HS code.
What is the U.S. import duty on a work light 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.