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U.S. imports of mercury vapor, sodium vapor, and metal halide discharge lamps (HS 853932) totaled $1.3M in April 2026, traded with 16 countries.
Importers of Mercury Vapor, Sodium Vapor, and Metal Halide Discharge Lamps paid $305K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 26% on $1.2M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: April 2026 dataHigh-intensity discharge (HID) lamps — mercury vapor (8539320040), sodium vapor (8539320020), and metal halide (8539320090) — serve industrial, street-lighting, sports-facility, and horticultural applications where high lumen output and long lamp life are priorities. China is the leading supplier, with Poland and Germany reflecting European specialty manufacturing strength, particularly for precision metal halide types used in broadcast, cinema, and controlled-environment agriculture. These lamp types are increasingly subject to regulatory pressure as energy-efficiency standards push commercial buyers toward LED alternatives, creating a shrinking but technically specialized import market. Importers should note that mercury-containing lamps are subject to EPA reporting requirements under TSCA and state-level disposal mandates.
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Metal halide lamps remain preferred in applications requiring precise color rendering and high-intensity point-source output, including broadcast studios, sports arenas, theatrical lighting, and some horticultural grow-light systems. High-pressure sodium lamps continue in street lighting and industrial high-bay installations where retrofit costs delay LED conversion. These niche demands sustain a technically specialized import market even as overall HID volumes decline.
Yes. Mercury-containing products, including mercury vapor and some metal halide lamps, may be subject to EPA reporting under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA) and to state-level restrictions on disposal and sale. Importers should review applicable TSCA requirements and consult state environmental agencies in their distribution markets before large-volume procurement.
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| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHINA | $651K | $32K | -$619K |
| CANADA | $170K | $384K | +$215K |
| CZECH REPUBLIC | $134K | -- | -$134K |
| POLAND | $125K | -- | -$125K |
| TAIWAN | -- | $117K | +$117K |
Monthly import values over time
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8539320090 | DISCHARGE LAMPS, (EX ULTRAVIOLET), METAL HALIDE | $604K | 29.27% | $177K |
| 8539320020 | DISCHARGE LAMPS, (EX ULTRAVIOLET), SODIUM VAPOR | $418K | 27.12% | $107K |
| 8539320040 | DISCHARGE LAMPS, (EX ULTRAVIOLET), MERCURY VAPOR | $302K | 13.43% | $21K |
DISCHARGE LAMPS, (EX ULTRAVIOLET), METAL HALIDE
DISCHARGE LAMPS, (EX ULTRAVIOLET), SODIUM VAPOR
DISCHARGE LAMPS, (EX ULTRAVIOLET), MERCURY VAPOR
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8539320090 | DISCHARGE LAMPS, (EX ULTRAVIOLET), METAL HALIDE | $406K |
| 8539320040 | DISCHARGE LAMPS, (EX ULTRAVIOLET), MERCURY VAPOR | $257K |
| 8539320020 | DISCHARGE LAMPS, (EX ULTRAVIOLET), SODIUM VAPOR | $39K |
DISCHARGE LAMPS, (EX ULTRAVIOLET), METAL HALIDE
14.6K no
DISCHARGE LAMPS, (EX ULTRAVIOLET), MERCURY VAPOR
1.1K no
DISCHARGE LAMPS, (EX ULTRAVIOLET), SODIUM VAPOR
4.4K no
MACH FOR RECP/CONVR/TRANS/REGN OF VOICE/IMAGE/DATA
HS 851762
SOLID-STATE NON-VOL SEMICONDUCTOR STORAGE DEVICES
HS 852351
SMARTPHONES
HS 851713
PROCESSORS AND CONTROLLERS, ELECTRONIC INTEG CIRCT
HS 854231
CONTROLS ETC W ELECT APPR F ELECT CONT NOV 1000 V
HS 853710
STATIC CONVERTERS; ADP POWER SUPPLIES
HS 850440
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | $413K | $212K | -$201K |
| Pennsylvania | $531K | $23K | -$508K |
| New York | $16K | $195K | +$179K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEWARK, NJ | $473K | -- | -$473K |
| BUFFALO-NIAGARA FALLS, NY | -- | $208K | +$208K |
| NEW ORLEANS, LA | $157K | $37K | -$120K |