Portable electric lamps designed to function by their own source of energy (for example, dry batteries, storage batteries, magnetos), other than lighting equipment of heading 8512; parts thereof
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Heading 8513 covers portable electric lamps that run on their own energy source, such as dry batteries, storage batteries or magnetos. It does not cover lighting equipment for cycles or motor vehicles, which falls in heading 8512. The heading splits into lamps (8513.10) and parts (8513.90), with each split into flashlight lines and other lines.
Products in this heading
- Battery-powered handheld flashlights
- Battery-powered headlamps
- Portable camping lanterns with their own batteries
- Handheld LED spotlights with rechargeable batteries
- Battery-powered work lights and trouble lights
- Keychain LED lights with button cells
- Flashlight bodies and casings
- Reflectors and other flashlight parts
How to choose the right subheading
- Decide whether the article is a complete lamp or a part; lamps go in 8513.10 and parts in 8513.90.
- For lamps, decide whether it is a flashlight or another type of portable lamp.
- For parts, decide whether the part is for a flashlight or for another lamp.
- Confirm the lamp is designed to run from its own energy source, not from mains power or a vehicle circuit.
Often confused with
- Heading 8512Vehicle headlights and taillights
Lighting equipment for motor vehicles is named in heading 8512.
- Heading 8512Bicycle lamps
Cycle lighting equipment is excluded from 8513 by the heading text.
- Heading 8539Mains-powered LED light bulbs
Lamps that do not carry their own energy source fall in heading 8539.
- Heading 8506Dry cell batteries sold separately
Primary cells and batteries are classified in heading 8506, not as parts of lamps.
- Heading 8507Rechargeable battery packs sold separately
Electric storage batteries are classified in heading 8507.
Frequently asked questions
What is the HTS code for a flashlight?
Flashlights are classified under 8513.10.20.00, which carries a general (MFN) rate of 12.5%.
What is the duty on flashlight parts?
Parts of flashlights are classified under 8513.90.20.00, with a general (MFN) rate of 12.5%.
How do I classify a battery-powered camping lantern?
A portable lamp other than a flashlight goes under 8513.10.40.00, which has a general (MFN) rate of 3.5%.
Guide written from the official schedule text. Rates quoted are general (MFN) rates; check the line page for trade agreement rates and the classification of your exact product.