HSChapter 85

Ultraviolet and Infrared Lamps

Name: Ultraviolet and Infrared Lamps (HS 853949) -- U.S. Import Data
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
License: https://www.census.gov/about/policies/open-gov/open-data.html

$10.6MU.S. imports · April 2026HS 853949

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Ultraviolet and Infrared Lamps

$10.6MU.S. imports · April 2026HS 853949

U.S. imports of ultraviolet and infrared lamps (HS 853949) totaled $10.6M in April 2026, traded with 36 countries.

Last updated: April 2026 data

Ultraviolet lamps (8539490040) and infrared lamps (8539490080) serve distinct but equally specialized markets: UV lamps are used in germicidal disinfection, photocuring of coatings and adhesives, water treatment, and dermatological phototherapy, while infrared lamps serve industrial drying, food processing, and radiant heating applications. Japan and Germany lead US supply, reflecting their depth in precision UV and IR lamp engineering, with China and France also significant sources. Importers should be aware that germicidal UV-C lamps used in medical or water-treatment contexts may attract FDA or EPA scrutiny depending on the claimed application, and product labeling should accurately reflect intended use to avoid regulatory complications.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do germicidal UV lamps require any special regulatory clearance for import into the US?

UV-C germicidal lamps marketed for medical device applications — such as surface or air disinfection in healthcare settings — may be subject to FDA oversight as medical devices, requiring appropriate 510(k) clearance or exemption documentation. Lamps sold for water treatment may also face EPA registration requirements depending on efficacy claims. Importers should ensure that product labeling and marketing materials align with the regulatory pathway applicable to the intended end use, and consult a licensed customs broker or regulatory counsel for products with dual-use potential.

What distinguishes the classification of UV lamps here from UV discharge lamps excluded from other headings in Chapter 85?

Heading 853949 is specifically designated for ultraviolet and infrared lamps, capturing UV sources that are excluded from the fluorescent (853931) and other discharge lamp headings (853932, 853939) by their 'other than ultraviolet' language. This means UV discharge lamps — regardless of whether they use mercury vapor, low-pressure, or other discharge mechanisms — are classified here rather than in the discharge lamp subheadings, making the UV/non-UV distinction a primary classification gateway for all lamp imports in Chapter 85.

U.S. imports of ultraviolet and infrared lamps (HS 853949) totaled $10.6M in April 2026, traded with 36 countries.

Last updated: April 2026 data

Ultraviolet lamps (8539490040) and infrared lamps (8539490080) serve distinct but equally specialized markets: UV lamps are used in germicidal disinfection, photocuring of coatings and adhesives, water treatment, and dermatological phototherapy, while infrared lamps serve industrial drying, food processing, and radiant heating applications. Japan and Germany lead US supply, reflecting their depth in precision UV and IR lamp engineering, with China and France also significant sources. Importers should be aware that germicidal UV-C lamps used in medical or water-treatment contexts may attract FDA or EPA scrutiny depending on the claimed application, and product labeling should accurately reflect intended use to avoid regulatory complications.

AI-written summary of the official U.S. Census Bureau trade figures on this page — verify before relying on it.

Imports: $10.6M; from 36 countries
Exports: $12.3M
Trade balance: Surplus of $1.7M; net exporter

YTD $43.1M (April 2026) · 725 shipments/mo

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Country	Imports	Exports	Balance
GERMANY	$2.8M	$571K	-$2.2M
JAPAN	$2.9M	$307K	-$2.6M
CHINA	$819K	$1.9M	+$1.0M
SINGAPORE	$8K	$2.6M	+$2.6M
CANADA	$624K	$1.4M	+$752K

GERMANY

Imports$2.8M

Exports$571K

Balance-$2.2M

JAPAN

Imports$2.9M

Exports$307K

Balance-$2.6M

CHINA

Imports$819K

Exports$1.9M

Balance+$1.0M

SINGAPORE

Imports$8K

Exports$2.6M

Balance+$2.6M

CANADA

Imports$624K

Exports$1.4M

Balance+$752K

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do germicidal UV lamps require any special regulatory clearance for import into the US?

UV-C germicidal lamps marketed for medical device applications — such as surface or air disinfection in healthcare settings — may be subject to FDA oversight as medical devices, requiring appropriate 510(k) clearance or exemption documentation. Lamps sold for water treatment may also face EPA registration requirements depending on efficacy claims. Importers should ensure that product labeling and marketing materials align with the regulatory pathway applicable to the intended end use, and consult a licensed customs broker or regulatory counsel for products with dual-use potential.

What distinguishes the classification of UV lamps here from UV discharge lamps excluded from other headings in Chapter 85?

Heading 853949 is specifically designated for ultraviolet and infrared lamps, capturing UV sources that are excluded from the fluorescent (853931) and other discharge lamp headings (853932, 853939) by their 'other than ultraviolet' language. This means UV discharge lamps — regardless of whether they use mercury vapor, low-pressure, or other discharge mechanisms — are classified here rather than in the discharge lamp subheadings, making the UV/non-UV distinction a primary classification gateway for all lamp imports in Chapter 85.