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SITCSection 8
U.S. imports of electric lamps & lighting fittings, n.e.s. (SITC 81315) totaled $208.4M in April 2026, traded with 84 countries.
Importers of Electric Lamps & Lighting Fittings, N.E.S. paid $29.4M in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 19% on $154.8M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: April 2026 dataServing as the residual catch-all for electric luminaires and fittings not captured by more specific headings, this category encompasses a wide range of specialty and architectural lighting products — from track-lighting systems to decorative string lights — that don't fit neatly into desk-lamp or chandelier classifications. Classification here often arises when a product combines lighting with another function (e.g., a mirror with integrated LED strips), making precise product descriptions and technical specifications essential for customs declarations. Section 301 exposure is a live concern for fittings of Chinese origin, and importers should confirm the correct 10-digit HTS line before entry.
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'N.E.S.' (not elsewhere specified) means the product does not meet the specific descriptions of named luminaire types such as chandeliers, table lamps, or searchlights. Importers should confirm that no more specific heading applies before classifying here, as misclassification can trigger reclassification and additional duties.
Combination articles are classified by their essential character under GRI 3. If the lighting function is incidental to the primary article (e.g., a mirror), the product may classify under the mirror heading rather than here. When lighting is clearly the dominant commercial purpose, classification as a lighting fitting is more defensible, but a binding ruling from CBP can provide certainty.
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