U.S. imports of tungsten halogen electric filament lamps (HS 853921) totaled $11.1M in August 2026, imported from 32 countries.
Importers of Tungsten Halogen Electric Filament Lamps paid $1.3M in duties in August 2026, an effective tariff rate of 11.49% of the $11.1M imported — duty actually collected as a share of that value, not the published tariff schedule. Tungsten Halogen Electric Filament Lamps imports of $11.1M in August 2026 ran 12% above the year-to-date monthly average of $9.9M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataTungsten halogen lamps use a halogen gas cycle to extend filament life and maintain lumen output, making them a preferred light source in automotive forward lighting, studio and stage lighting, and high-intensity task illumination. The US schedule splits this heading by voltage — at or below 100 V (8539212000, 8539212040, 8539212080) and above 100 V (8539214040, 8539214080) — with the higher-voltage lines further divided at the 500 W power threshold. Germany leads US import supply, reflecting the strength of European specialty lamp manufacturers in the automotive and professional lighting segments, with Mexico and Japan also significant sources. Importers should be aware that energy-efficiency regulations at the state and federal level have progressively restricted the sale of certain halogen lamp types for general illumination, which affects demand patterns even when import classification remains unchanged.
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462 shipments/mo
Automotive halogen lamps operating at 12 V (or 24 V for heavy vehicles) fall below the 100 V threshold and classify under the sub-100 V lines — specifically 8539212040 for vehicle use. The voltage rating refers to the lamp's design operating voltage, not the vehicle's system voltage, so importers should use the lamp's rated voltage as stated on the manufacturer's specification sheet.
Yes. DOE regulations under the Energy Policy and Conservation Act have established efficacy standards that effectively prohibit the sale of many traditional halogen A-type lamps for general service illumination in the US market. However, halogen lamps for specialty applications — automotive, rough service, vibration service, stage and studio — are generally exempt. Importers should confirm the intended end-use and applicable exemption category before importing general-service halogen types.
HSChapter 85
ImportsExports
Imports
$11.1MYoY · free account
Exports
$6.6MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
YoY · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $116.3M of Tungsten Halogen Electric Filament Lamps.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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Subheading 3 of 12 in heading 8539
Subheading 853921 · $11.1M of $184.8M
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8539212040 | Tungsten Halogen Filament Lamps N/O 100v, For Veh. | $6.6M | 11.95% | 98.88% | $792K |
| 8539214080 | Tungstn Halogn Filamnt Lamps Gt 100v,Power Gt=500w | $2.0M | 4.24% | 34.09% | $85K |
| 8539212080 | Tungsten Halogen Filament Lamps N/O 100v, NESOI | $1.9M | 12.49% | 92.19% | $237K |
| 8539214040 | Tungsten Halogen Fil Lamps Gt 100v,Power Lt 500w | $609K | 27.17% | 92.34% | $165K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8539212000 | Tungsten Halogen Filament Lamps Lt=100 V | $3.7M |
| 8539214080 | Tungstn Halogn Filamnt Lamps Gt 100v,Power Gt=500w | $2.5M |
| 8539214040 | Tungsten Halogen Fil Lamps Gt 100v,Power Lt 500w | $351K |
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
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Germany and Mexico together supply 60% of it. China pays 37.5% duty; Mexico 0.4%.
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rate provision · imports
14.1% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 11.49% of total import value.