Chapter 85 — Electrical machinery
HS 8513 — Portable electric lamps (own source of energy)
Portable electric lamps designed to function by their own source of energy — for example battery torches — and their parts.
What falls under HS 8513?
Products commonly classified under this heading include:
- flashlights / torches
- headlamps
- rechargeable work lights
- battery lanterns
Examples, not a ruling — the exact code depends on the finished product.
What moves your duty rate?
For goods under HS 8513, the rate usually turns on:
- battery type and whether batteries are included
- rechargeable vs disposable
- destination country and safety marking requirements
Duty rates are not shown here on purpose: they depend on the full 8–10 digit code, the destination country and any trade remedies. Enter the rate your broker confirms into the landed-cost calculator.
Questions
Common questions about HS 8513
Is a flashlight the same HS heading as a desk lamp?
No. A portable lamp that runs on its own battery is heading 8513, while mains-powered lighting fittings are usually 9405. The power source drives the classification.
Related headings
All headingsNeighbouring codes
9405Luminaires and lighting fittingsLED desk lamps, ceiling and pendant lights, string / fairy lights8504Electrical transformers, static converters and inductorspower adapters, phone and laptop chargers, USB power supplies8536Electrical switching / protecting apparatus (≤1,000 V)switches, plugs and sockets, connectors and terminals
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