HTSUS, United States

8513.10.40.00

Lamps / Other

Classification path

  1. 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
  2. Lamps
  3. Other

Rates of duty

General (MFN)
3.5%
Column 2Cuba, North Korea, Russia, Belarus
40%
Unit of quantity
No.

Trade agreement rates

FreeGSP (lapsed since Dec 31, 2020), U.S.-Australia FTA, U.S.-Bahrain FTA, U.S.-Chile FTA, U.S.-Colombia TPA, AGOA (authorized through Dec 31, 2026), E, U.S.-Israel FTA, U.S.-Jordan FTA, U.S.-Korea FTA, U.S.-Morocco FTA, U.S.-Oman FTA, CAFTA-DR, U.S.-Panama TPA, U.S.-Peru TPA, USMCA, U.S.-Singapore FTA

Related lines in heading 8513

About heading 8513

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

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.

Full guide to heading 8513

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

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%.

Source: USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule, retrieved October 21, 2026.

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