U.S. imports of fluorescent hot-cathode discharge lamps (excluding uv) (HS 853931) totaled $4.3M in August 2026, imported from 23 countries.
Importers of Fluorescent Hot-Cathode Discharge Lamps (Excluding UV) paid $1.2M in duties in August 2026, an effective tariff rate of 28.10% of the $4.3M imported — duty actually collected as a share of that value, not the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: August 2026 dataHot-cathode fluorescent lamps — the technology behind traditional tube lighting and compact fluorescent bulbs — are classified here, with China the dominant supplier and India, Poland, Thailand, and Germany also contributing meaningfully to US import volumes. The US schedule distinguishes single plug-in (8539310050) and single screw-in (8539310060) compact fluorescent formats from broader fluorescent lamp lines (8539310040, 8539310070), a split that matters for retail and commercial lighting procurement. Compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs) from China carry Section 301 tariff exposure, and importers should be aware that EPA's ENERGY STAR program sets performance specifications that affect product eligibility for certain commercial and government procurement channels. Mercury content in CFLs also triggers state-level disposal regulations that can affect import planning for bulk distributors.
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486 shipments/mo
The US schedule provides dedicated lines for single plug-in CFLs (8539310050) and single screw-in CFLs (8539310060), separate from general fluorescent lamp lines. The distinction turns on the base type: plug-in lamps use pin connectors and require a compatible ballast fixture, while screw-in lamps incorporate an integrated ballast and fit standard Edison sockets. Misclassifying between these lines can affect statistical reporting and, in some cases, applicable duty treatment.
Federal import classification does not itself restrict mercury content, but several US states have enacted limits on mercury per lamp and mandatory take-back requirements. Importers distributing in California, Maine, and other regulated states should verify that lamp mercury levels comply with applicable state standards before committing to large inventory positions.
HSChapter 85
Subheading 8 of 12 in heading 8539
Subheading 853931 · $4.3M of $184.8M
ImportsExports
Imports
$4.3MYoY · free account
Exports
$843KYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
YoY · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $56.5M of Fluorescent Hot-Cathode Discharge Lamps (Excluding UV).
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8539310070 | Dischrge Lamps,(Ex Ultraviolet), Fluorescent,NESOI | $2.1M | 27.13% | 99.60% | $558K |
| 8539310050 | Dschrge Lmps,(Ex Ultrvio.),Flrscent,Single Plug-in | $1.2M | 33.09% | 100.00% | $406K |
| 8539310040 | Dischrge Lamps,(Ex Ultra), Fluorescent,Hot Cathode | $568K | 31.16% | 100.00% | $177K |
| 8539310060 | Dschrge Lmps,(Ex Ultrvio.),Flrscent,Sngle Screw-in | $449K | 15.02% | 100.00% | $67K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8539310000 | Discharge Lamps, (Ex Ultraviolet), Fluorescent | $843K |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
Imports · August 2026
origin
China and India together supply 74% of it. China pays 39.5% duty; Poland 10.0%.
customs district
destination
entry
rate provision · imports
0.1% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 28.10% of total import value.