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SITCSection 8
U.S. imports of photographic flashlight apparatus (excluding discharge lamps) (SITC 88113) totaled $1.8M in April 2026, traded with 21 countries.
Importers of Photographic Flashlight Apparatus (Excluding Discharge Lamps) paid $188K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 10% on $1.8M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: April 2026 dataPhotographic flashlight apparatus — including electronic flash units (speedlights), studio strobes, and ring flashes — is classified under SITC 88113, with discharge lamps themselves excluded and classified separately under heading 778.2. These accessories are central to professional studio, event, and field photography workflows, and the market spans a wide range from entry-level hotshoe flashes to high-power monolights and pack-and-head systems. Importers should be aware that flash units with integrated lithium-ion batteries are subject to IATA and DOT hazardous materials regulations governing air freight, which can affect shipping mode selection and documentation requirements.
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The SITC schedule separates the light-generating component (the discharge lamp itself) from the complete flashlight apparatus. Discharge lamps are classified under SITC heading 778.2, which covers electrical lamps and lighting equipment. The complete flash unit — housing, capacitor, triggering circuitry, and lamp together — is what falls under 88113.
Flash units with built-in or bundled lithium-ion batteries are classified as dangerous goods under IATA regulations for air transport. They must comply with watt-hour limits, state-of-charge requirements, and packaging standards. Importers shipping by air should ensure the freight forwarder is aware of battery content, as non-compliance can result in shipment rejection or regulatory penalties.
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