HTS heading 8539 · Chapter 85
HTS 8539: Electrical filament or discharge lamps, including…
HTS heading 8539 covers electrical filament or discharge lamps, including sealed beam lamp units and ultraviolet or infrared lamps; arc lamps; light-emitting diode (LED) light sources; parts thereof. It has 18 tariff lines with a duty rate; the general (MFN) rates are 2.6% (5 lines), Free (4 lines), 2.4% (4 lines) and others.
Imports may also owe Chapter 99 tariffs (Section 232, 301 or 201) depending on origin and date, plus the Merchandise Processing Fee and, by sea, the Harbor Maintenance Fee.
Rates from the 2026 HTS Revision 22, effective October 30, 2026. Source: U.S. International Trade Commission.
Tariff lines and duty rates
| HTS code | Description | General | Special | Column 2 | Estimate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8539.10.00 | Sealed beam lamp units | 2% | Free (A*,AU,B,BH,C,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 20% | |
| Under 15.24 cm: | |||||
| 8539.10.00.10 | For vehicles of subheading 8701.21, 8701.22, 8701.23, 8701.24 or 8701.29 or heading 8702, 8703, 8704, 8705 or 8711[No.] | Estimate → | |||
| 8539.10.00.30 | Other[No.] | Estimate → | |||
| 15.24 cm or over: | |||||
| 8539.10.00.50 | For vehicles of subheading 8701.21, 8701.22, 8701.23, 8701.24 or 8701.29 or heading 8702, 8703, 8704, 8705 or 8711[No.] | Estimate → | |||
| 8539.10.00.60 | Other[No.] | Estimate → | |||
| Other filament lamps, excluding ultraviolet or infrared lamps: | |||||
| 8539.21 | Tungsten halogen: | ||||
| 8539.21.20 | Designed for a voltage not exceeding 100 V | Free | 20% | ||
| 8539.21.20.40 | For vehicles of subheading 8701.21, 8701.22, 8701.23, 8701.24 or 8701.29 or heading 8702, 8703, 8704, 8705 or 8711[No.] | Estimate → | |||
| 8539.21.20.80 | Other[No.] | Estimate → | |||
| 8539.21.40 | Other | 2.6% | Free (A*,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 20% | |
| 8539.21.40.40 | Of a power less than 500 W[No.] | Estimate → | |||
| 8539.21.40.80 | Of a power 500 W or more[No.] | Estimate → | |||
| 8539.22 | Other, of a power not exceeding 200 W and for a voltage exceeding 100 V: | ||||
| 8539.22.40.00 | Christmas-tree lamps[No.] | 5.8% | Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 20% | Estimate → |
| 8539.22.80 | Other | 2.6% | Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 20% | |
| Of a power not exceeding 150 W: | |||||
| 8539.22.80.10 | 3-way[No.] | Estimate → | |||
| 8539.22.80.30 | Decorative[No.] | Estimate → | |||
| Other, including standard household: | |||||
| 8539.22.80.40 | Of a power 15 W or more but not exceeding 150 W[No.] | Estimate → | |||
| 8539.22.80.60 | Other[No.] | Estimate → | |||
| 8539.22.80.70 | Of a power exceeding 150 W[No.] | Estimate → | |||
| 8539.29 | Other: | ||||
| Designed for a voltage not exceeding 100 V: | |||||
| 8539.29.10.00 | Christmas-tree lamps[No.] | 5.8% | Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG)2.9% (JP) | 20% | Estimate → |
| 8539.29.20.00 | Lamps having glass envelopes not over 6.35 mm in maximum diameter and suitable for use in cystoscopes and other surgical instruments[No.] | 5.2% | Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG)2.6% (JP) | 55% | Estimate → |
| 8539.29.30 | Other | Free | 20% | ||
| 8539.29.30.20 | Flashlight lamps[No.] | Estimate → | |||
| Other: | |||||
| 8539.29.30.50 | Designed for a voltage of 12 V or more but not exceeding 14 V[No.] | Estimate → | |||
| 8539.29.30.60 | Other[No.] | Estimate → | |||
| 8539.29.40.00 | Designed for a voltage exceeding 100 V[No.] | 2.6% | Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,JP,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 20% | Estimate → |
| Discharge lamps, other than ultraviolet lamps: | |||||
| 8539.31.00 | Fluorescent, hot cathode | 2.4% | Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 20% | |
| 8539.31.00.40 | 1.2 m, straight tube, of a power 30 W or more but not exceeding 40 W[No.] | Estimate → | |||
| Other: | |||||
| 8539.31.00.50 | With a single plug-in base[No.] | Estimate → | |||
| 8539.31.00.60 | With a single screw-in base[No.] | Estimate → | |||
| 8539.31.00.70 | Other[No.] | Estimate → | |||
| 8539.32.00 | Mercury or sodium vapor lamps; metal halide lamps | 2.4% | Free (A*,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 20% | |
| 8539.32.00.20 | Sodium vapor[No.] | Estimate → | |||
| 8539.32.00.40 | Mercury vapor[No.] | Estimate → | |||
| 8539.32.00.90 | Other[No.] | Estimate → | |||
| 8539.39 | Other: | ||||
| 8539.39.10.00 | Cold-cathode fluorescent lamps (CCFLs) for backlighting of flat panel displays[No.] | Free | 20% | Estimate → | |
| 8539.39.90.00 | Other[No.] | 2.4% | Free (A*,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 20% | Estimate → |
| Ultraviolet or infrared lamps; arc lamps: | |||||
| 8539.41.00.00 | Arc lamps[No.] | 2.6% | Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 35% | Estimate → |
| 8539.49.00 | Other | 2.4% | Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 35% | |
| 8539.49.00.40 | Ultraviolet lamps[No.] | Estimate → | |||
| 8539.49.00.80 | Other[No.] | Estimate → | |||
| Light-emitting diode (LED) light sources: | |||||
| 8539.51.00.00 | Light-emitting diode (LED) modules[No.] | Free | 35% | Estimate → | |
| 8539.52.00 | Light-emitting diode (LED) lamps | 2% | Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 20% | |
| 8539.52.00.10 | Of a type specified in statistical note 8(a) to this chapter[No.] | Estimate → | |||
| 8539.52.00.20 | Of a type specified in statistical note 8(b) to this chapter[No.] | Estimate → | |||
| 8539.52.00.30 | Of a type specified in statistical note 8(c) to this chapter[No.] | Estimate → | |||
| 8539.52.00.40 | Of a type specified in statistical note 8(d) to this chapter[No.] | Estimate → | |||
| 8539.52.00.51 | Straight linear tubes or U-shaped tubes[No.] | Estimate → | |||
| 8539.52.00.91 | Other[No.] | Estimate → | |||
| 8539.90.00.00 | Parts[No.] | 2.6% | Free (A*,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | 35% | Estimate → |
49 lines shown. Statistical suffixes (the last two digits) inherit the rate of the 8-digit subheading above them.
Example: base duty and fees on $10000
For HTS 8539.10.00 at the general rate of 2%, shipped by ocean, before any Chapter 99 tariffs:
| Base duty (2%) | $200.00 |
| Merchandise Processing Fee (0.3464%, min $34.58) | $34.64 |
| Harbor Maintenance Fee (0.125%) | $12.50 |
| Duty and fees | $247.14 |
Origin-specific tariffs can multiply this. Run this example from China or from Mexico to see every line.
Special program codes in this heading
- A, A*, A+
- Generalized System of Preferences (GSP)
- AU
- U.S.–Australia FTA
- B
- Automotive Products Trade Act
- BH
- U.S.–Bahrain FTA
- C
- Agreement on Trade in Civil Aircraft
- CL
- U.S.–Chile FTA
- CO
- U.S.–Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement
- D
- African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA)
- E, E*
- Caribbean Basin Economic Recovery Act
- IL
- U.S.–Israel FTA
- JO
- U.S.–Jordan FTA
- JP
- U.S.–Japan Trade Agreement
- KR
- U.S.–Korea FTA (KORUS)
- MA
- U.S.–Morocco FTA
- OM
- U.S.–Oman FTA
- P, P+
- CAFTA-DR
- PA
- U.S.–Panama Trade Promotion Agreement
- PE
- U.S.–Peru Trade Promotion Agreement
- S, S+
- USMCA (United States–Mexico–Canada Agreement)
- SG
- U.S.–Singapore FTA
A special rate applies only when the goods qualify under that program's rules of origin and the claim is made at entry.
Duty by country of origin
Frequently asked questions
What is the duty rate for HTS 8539?
Heading 8539 has 18 rate lines. The general (MFN) duty rates are 2.6% (5 lines), Free (4 lines), 2.4% (4 lines), 2% (2 lines). Products of free trade agreement partners may enter at the special rate, and Column 2 rates apply to countries without normal trade relations. Chapter 99 tariffs can be added on top: calculate the full amount.
Do Section 301, 232 or 201 tariffs apply to HTS 8539?
It depends on the 8- or 10-digit subheading, the country of origin, the entry date and, for Section 232, the metal content. These additional duties are listed in Chapter 99 of the HTS. The free duty calculator checks each program for a given code, origin and date and shows which apply and why.
What fees are added to an import under HTS 8539?
Formal entries pay the Merchandise Processing Fee of 0.3464% of value (minimum $34.58, maximum $670.86 in FY2027). Ocean shipments also pay the Harbor Maintenance Fee of 0.125% of value. See the import duty calculator for how they combine.