U.S. imports of electrical lampholders for voltage not exceeding 1,000 v (HS 853661) totaled $2.9M in August 2026, imported from 34 countries.
Importers of Electrical Lampholders for Voltage Not Exceeding 1,000 V paid $506K in duties in August 2026, an effective tariff rate of 17.43% of the $2.9M imported — duty actually collected as a share of that value, not the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: August 2026 dataLampholders rated at or below 1,000 V are a foundational component in lighting assemblies across residential, commercial, and industrial applications, providing the mechanical and electrical interface between a lamp and its circuit. Imports enter under a single US tariff line (8536610000) and are subject to Section 301 tariffs when sourced from China, which leads supply by a wide margin. Mexico is the second-ranked supplier, making USMCA origin qualification a meaningful cost consideration for importers sourcing from North American manufacturing operations. Correct classification hinges on distinguishing lampholders from related socket and connector types covered elsewhere in heading 8536.
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431 shipments/mo
Lampholders are specifically designed to receive and retain a lamp (bulb) while making electrical contact, and classify under 853661. General-purpose sockets and connectors that are not lamp-specific fall under 853669. The physical design — including the lamp-retention mechanism and contact configuration — is the key classification criterion.
Yes. Lampholders imported from China are subject to Section 301 tariffs in addition to the standard MFN duty rate. Importers should confirm the applicable Section 301 list and any exclusion orders with a licensed customs broker before entry.
HSChapter 85
Subheading 10 of 10 in heading 8536
Subheading 853661 · $2.9M of $1.6B
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8536610000 | Lampholders | $2.9M | 17.43% | 74.15% | $506K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8536610000 | Lampholders | $751K |
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.
ImportsExports
Imports
$2.9MYoY · free account
Exports
$751KYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
YoY · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $33.5M of Electrical Lampholders for Voltage Not Exceeding 1,000 V.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · August 2026
origin
Mexico and China together supply 65% of it. China pays 39.4% duty; Mexico 0.0%.
customs district
destination
entry
rate provision · imports
33.7% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 17.43% of total import value.