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U.S. imports of parts for portable electric lamps (battery or magneto powered) (HS 851390) totaled $580K in July 2026, traded with 17 countries.
Importers of Parts for Portable Electric Lamps (Battery or Magneto Powered) paid $233K in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 47% on $498K in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Parts for Portable Electric Lamps (Battery or Magneto Powered) imports of $580K in July 2026 ran 29% above the year-to-date monthly average of $449K.
Last updated: July 2026 dataComponents for battery- and magneto-powered portable lamps, including flashlight parts (8513902000) and other lamp parts (8513904000), serve both OEM assembly and aftermarket repair channels. China leads US imports under this heading by a wide margin, with Taiwan and Mexico as secondary sources; Switzerland and the United Kingdom also appear among top suppliers, reflecting precision components for specialty or industrial-grade portable lighting. Section 301 tariffs apply to China-origin parts, and importers should verify that parts are correctly distinguished from complete lamps to avoid misclassification.
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62 shipments/mo
CBP applies the GRI 2(a) rule, under which an incomplete or unfinished article is classified as the complete article if it has the essential character of the finished good. A portable lamp housing with a bulb socket and switch installed may already have the essential character of a complete lamp, even without batteries or a lens. Importers assembling lamps from imported parts should obtain a binding ruling if the degree of completion at import is borderline.
Switzerland and the UK supply precision optical and mechanical components — such as high-tolerance reflectors, lens assemblies, and specialized switch mechanisms — used in professional, industrial, or tactical portable lighting rather than mass-market consumer flashlights. These specialty components command higher unit values and serve niche segments where performance specifications outweigh cost considerations.
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ImportsExports
Imports
$580KYoY · Pro
Exports
$456KYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Subheading 2 of 2 in heading 8513
Subheading 851390 · $580K of $72.2M
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8513904000 | Portable Electric Lamp Parts, NESOI | $309K | 26.28% | 88.37% | $81K |
| 8513902000 | Flashlight Parts | $271K | 56.08% | 82.95% | $152K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8513900000 | Portable Electric Lamp Parts | $456K |
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 · July 2026
origin
China and Mexico together supply 88% of it.
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rate provision · imports
14.2% enters free of duty; the effective duty rate is 40.22%.