U.S. imports of sealed beam electric lamp units (HS 853910) totaled $2.0M in August 2026, imported from 28 countries.
Importers of Sealed Beam Electric Lamp Units paid $825K in duties in August 2026, an effective tariff rate of 41.95% of the $2.0M imported — duty actually collected as a share of that value, not the published tariff schedule. Sealed Beam Electric Lamp Units imports of $2.0M in August 2026 ran 44% above the year-to-date monthly average of $1.4M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataSealed beam lamps — in which the reflector, lens, and filament are fused into a single hermetically sealed unit — are widely used in automotive headlamps, agricultural equipment, and specialty lighting where a self-contained optical system is required. The US tariff schedule divides this heading by physical diameter (below or at/above 15.24 cm) and by end-use (vehicle versus non-vehicle), yielding six 10-digit lines from 8539100010 through 8539100060. China is the dominant import source, followed by South Korea and Italy; Italian-origin lamps often represent higher-specification automotive or specialty units from established European lighting manufacturers. Importers should note that the vehicle-use lines require documentation of the intended application to support classification.
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159 shipments/mo
The 15.24 cm (6-inch) threshold refers to the nominal diameter of the sealed beam unit as specified by the manufacturer, typically corresponding to standardized sizes such as the PAR46, PAR56, or PAR64 form factors. Importers should reference the manufacturer's technical specification or the applicable ANSI/SAE standard to confirm the nominal diameter and select the correct tariff line.
Vehicle-use sealed beam lamps are those designed and marketed for use as headlamps, fog lamps, or auxiliary lamps on motor vehicles, motorcycles, or agricultural machinery. Non-vehicle lamps in the same size range are intended for theatrical, aviation, marine, or general industrial lighting. The intended application, as evidenced by the manufacturer's product designation and any applicable SAE or DOT markings, is the primary classification criterion.
HSChapter 85
Subheading 11 of 12 in heading 8539
Subheading 853910 · $2.0M of $184.8M
ImportsExports
Imports
$2.0MYoY · free account
Exports
$1.5MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
YoY · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $17.2M of Sealed Beam Electric Lamp Units.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8539100050 | Sealed Beam Lamps Gt=15.24cm for Vehicles | $1.0M | 51.48% | 100.03% | $538K |
| 8539100010 | Sealed Beam Lamp Under 15.24cm for Vehicles | $464K | 42.83% | 97.74% | $199K |
| 8539100060 | Sealed Beam Lamps Gt=15.24 Cm, NESOI | $239K | 14.02% | 54.47% | $34K |
| 8539100030 | Sealed Beam Lamps Under 15.24cm, NESOI | $219K | 25.11% | 86.25% | $55K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8539100040 | Sealed Beam Lamp Units 15.24 Cm or Over | $786K |
| 8539100020 | Sealed Beam Lamp Units Under 15.24 Cm | $700K |
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 Italy together supply 87% of it. China pays 49.2% duty; Italy 1.3%.
customs district
destination
entry
rate provision · imports
7.1% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 41.95% of total import value.