U.S. imports of Filament Lamps (Excluding Flashbulbs, Infrared, Ultraviolet, and Sealed Beam Units) (SITC 77821) totaled $24.8M in August 2026, imported from 49 countries.
Importers of Filament Lamps (Excluding Flashbulbs, Infrared, Ultraviolet, and Sealed Beam Units) paid $3.1M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 12.70% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Filament Lamps (Excluding Flashbulbs, Infrared, Ultraviolet, and Sealed Beam Units) imports of $24.8M in August 2026 ran 18% above the year-to-date monthly average of $21.0M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataIncandescent and halogen filament lamps — excluding flashbulbs, infrared/ultraviolet types, and sealed beam units — represent a narrowing but still commercially active import segment, primarily serving specialty, decorative, and industrial applications where LED substitution remains incomplete. Voltage rating, wattage, base type, and whether the lamp is designed for general lighting or a specific apparatus determine classification at the tariff-line level. China has historically dominated supply of standard filament lamps, and Section 301 exposure is a persistent cost consideration for this origin.
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1.9K import shipments a month
Flashbulbs (photographic), infrared lamps, ultraviolet lamps, and sealed beam lamp units are all excluded and classified under separate SITC headings. Halogen lamps designed for general lighting purposes are typically included, but halogen infrared lamps fall under the infrared exclusion — so the lamp's primary function and spectral output matter for correct classification.
Imports persist for specialty filament lamps — including decorative Edison-style bulbs, high-wattage industrial types, and lamps for specific apparatus — where LED alternatives are not yet cost-effective or technically equivalent. General-purpose incandescent volumes have declined sharply following US energy efficiency standards, but niche segments continue to generate meaningful import activity.
Basic heading 314 of 642 in section 7
Basic heading 77821 · $24.8M of $172.0B
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Imports · August 2026
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China and Germany together supply 59% of it. China pays 18.0% duty; Mexico 0.5%.
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$24.8MYoY · free account
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$10.5MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $242.1M of Filament Lamps (Excluding Flashbulbs, Infrared, Ultraviolet, and Sealed Beam Units).
Through August 2026 · exports 10 of 12 months reported. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.