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U.S. imports of sealed beam electric lamp units (HS 853910) totaled $1.3M in April 2026, traded with 23 countries.
Importers of Sealed Beam Electric Lamp Units paid $487K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 43% on $1.1M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: April 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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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.
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| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHINA | $923K | $9K | -$914K |
| CANADA | $14K | $407K | +$394K |
| GERMANY | $45K | $154K | +$109K |
| TAIWAN | $98K | $89K | -$9K |
| KOREA, SOUTH | $14K | $158K | +$143K |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8539100050 | SEALED BEAM LAMPS GT=15.24CM FOR VEHICLES | $566K | 51.58% | $292K |
| 8539100010 | SEALED BEAM LAMP UNDER 15.24CM FOR VEHICLES | $267K | 42.28% | $113K |
| 8539100060 | SEALED BEAM LAMPS GT=15.24 CM, NESOI | $264K | 23.02% | $39K |
| 8539100030 | SEALED BEAM LAMPS UNDER 15.24CM, NESOI | $182K | 30.61% | $43K |
SEALED BEAM LAMPS GT=15.24CM FOR VEHICLES
SEALED BEAM LAMP UNDER 15.24CM FOR VEHICLES
SEALED BEAM LAMPS GT=15.24 CM, NESOI
SEALED BEAM LAMPS UNDER 15.24CM, NESOI
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8539100040 | SEALED BEAM LAMP UNITS 15.24 CM OR OVER | $840K |
| 8539100020 | SEALED BEAM LAMP UNITS UNDER 15.24 CM | $767K |
SEALED BEAM LAMP UNITS 15.24 CM OR OVER
22.7K no
SEALED BEAM LAMP UNITS UNDER 15.24 CM
32.9K 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
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| LOS ANGELES, CA | $427K | $124K | -$303K |
| SAVANNAH, GA | $385K | -- | -$385K |
| JFK INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, NY | $36K | $305K | +$268K |