U.S. imports of Parts of Portable Electric Lamps Powered by Own Energy Source, N.E.S. (SITC 81380) totaled $761K in August 2026, imported from 18 countries.
Importers of Parts of Portable Electric Lamps Powered by Own Energy Source, N.E.S. paid $200K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 26.25% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Parts of Portable Electric Lamps Powered by Own Energy Source, N.E.S. imports of $761K in August 2026 ran 56% above the year-to-date monthly average of $488K.
Last updated: August 2026 dataReplacement and component parts — such as housings, reflectors, switch assemblies, and battery contacts — for portable battery-operated or self-powered electric lamps (excluding motor-vehicle applications) are traded under this heading. The scope explicitly excludes parts destined for automotive lighting, which classifies elsewhere, making the end-use context of the part a critical classification factor. Importers of flashlight components, headlamp parts, and lantern assemblies sourced from China should assess Section 301 exposure at the part level, as duty treatment can differ from that of the finished lamp.
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Documentation such as product specifications, catalog descriptions, and purchase orders that confirm the parts are designed for handheld, portable, or household battery-operated lamps — rather than automotive lighting systems — supports the non-automotive classification. If a part is physically identical but sold into both markets, the intended use at the time of importation governs, and a binding ruling from CBP can provide certainty.
When these components are specifically designed and marketed for use in portable battery-powered lamps, they are generally classified as parts of those lamps rather than as standalone electrical components. The key is demonstrating that the part has no practical use other than in the specific type of lamp — a standard parts-classification principle under GRI 2(a) and the relevant section notes.
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Basic heading 81380 · $761K of $46.9B
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Imports · August 2026
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China and South Korea together supply 56% of it. China pays 45.7% duty; Mexico 0.0%.
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12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $5.5M of Parts of Portable Electric Lamps Powered by Own Energy Source, N.E.S. and exported $5.2M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.