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SITCSection 8
U.S. imports of photographic flashlight apparatus (excluding discharge lamps) (SITC 88113) totaled $2.8M in July 2026, traded with 24 countries.
Importers of Photographic Flashlight Apparatus (Excluding Discharge Lamps) paid $305K in duties in July 2026 — an effective duty rate of 11% on $2.8M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Photographic Flashlight Apparatus (Excluding Discharge Lamps) imports of $2.8M in July 2026 ran 31% above the year-to-date monthly average of $2.1M.
Last updated: July 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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382 shipments/mo
Basic heading 330 of 419 in section 8
Basic heading 88113 · $2.8M of $44.8B
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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Imports · July 2026
origin
China and Thailand together supply 74% of it.
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ImportsExports
Imports
$2.8MYoY · Pro
Exports
$745KYoY · Pro
12-mo low · imports
YoY · ProThrough July 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.