U.S. imports of Nonelectrical Lamps & Lighting Fittings (SITC 81317) totaled $13.8M in August 2026, imported from 76 countries.
Importers of Nonelectrical Lamps & Lighting Fittings paid $2.9M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 20.69% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Nonelectrical Lamps & Lighting Fittings imports of $13.8M in August 2026 ran 17% above the year-to-date monthly average of $11.8M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataFueled by oil, gas, kerosene, or other non-electric energy sources, nonelectrical lamps and their fittings serve niche markets ranging from outdoor recreation and emergency preparedness to decorative and heritage applications. Unlike their electric counterparts, these products are generally not subject to the same Section 301 scrutiny that targets Chinese-origin electrical goods, though classification still requires care when a fitting could be adapted for either fuel or electric use. Material composition — brass, glass, or polymer — and the type of fuel system (pressurized vs. wick) are the primary specification distinctions that matter for accurate tariff classification.
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3.5K import shipments a month
Fittings adaptable to both electric and non-electric sources are classified based on their primary design intent and the form in which they are imported. If imported without electrical components and marketed for fuel use, classification as a nonelectrical fitting is typically appropriate; if wired or sold with a socket, the electric heading generally governs.
Pressurized gas lanterns designed for outdoor or camping use generally fall within nonelectrical lighting fittings, provided they operate solely on gas or liquid fuel. However, lanterns with integrated battery-powered igniters or LED backup modes may require a more nuanced classification analysis.
Basic heading 253 of 419 in section 8
Basic heading 81317 · $13.8M of $46.9B
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Imports · August 2026
origin
India and China together supply 72% of it. China pays 37.5% duty; Switzerland 0.0%.
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Census does not publish district detail for this classification system.
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Census does not publish state detail for this classification system.
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Census does not publish port detail for this classification system.
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Imports
$13.8MYoY · free account
Exports
$2.1MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $143.4M of Nonelectrical Lamps & Lighting Fittings and exported $22.8M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.