U.S. exports of machines for assembling electric or electronic lamps, tubes, or flashbulbs in glass envelopes (HS 847510) totaled $458K in August 2026.
Machines for Assembling Electric or Electronic Lamps, Tubes, or Flashbulbs in Glass Envelopes imports of $25K in August 2026 ran 37% below the year-to-date monthly average of $39K.
Last updated: August 2026 dataSpecialized assembly equipment used to manufacture incandescent, fluorescent, and specialty discharge lamps by sealing electrodes and gas fills within glass envelopes enters under a single 10-digit line, 8475100000. Italy is the leading supplier to the US market, reflecting that country's long-standing expertise in precision glass-to-metal sealing machinery. Demand for this equipment has evolved alongside the global shift from traditional incandescent production toward LED and specialty lighting, making the installed base of these machines increasingly concentrated in niche applications such as automotive and scientific lamp manufacturing.
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LED assembly does not involve a glass envelope in the traditional sense, so LED module assembly equipment generally does not fall under 8475100000. It is more likely classifiable under heading 8479 (machines with individual functions not specified elsewhere) or another relevant Chapter 84 provision. A binding ruling from CBP is recommended when the assembly process is borderline.
Standard commercial entry documents apply: commercial invoice, packing list, and bill of lading. Because this is industrial machinery with no mandatory admissibility review, no additional agency permits are required. However, if the equipment contains controlled substances (e.g., mercury-handling systems), EPA or state-level environmental compliance may be relevant.
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Imports
$25KYoY · free account
Exports
$458KYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
YoY · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $3.8M of Machines for Assembling Electric or Electronic Lamps, Tubes, or Flashbulbs in Glass Envelopes.
Fewer than 6 of the last 12 months reported trade above $500K; the trend chart is not shown for thin series.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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Subheading 4 of 4 in heading 8475
Subheading 847510 · $458K of $31.5M
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8475100000 | Mach F Assem Elec Lamps, Tubes Etc in Glass Envlp | $25K | 1.27% | 10.20% | $315 |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8475100000 | Mach F Assem Elec Lamps, Tubes Etc in Glass Envlp | $458K |
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.
Exports · August 2026
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Georgia and China together take 86% of it.
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rate provision · imports
89.8% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 1.27% of total import value.