Chapter 85 covers electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers, television image and sound recorders and reproducers, and parts and accessories of such articles. This chapter is the most concentrated chapter in the HS classification for electromechanical products, covering a wide range of commodities from household appliances to industrial electrical equipment. The chapter notes provide detailed provisions on specific exclusions, such as certain glassware and ceramic articles that, although used in electrical equipment, may be classified in other chapters. Heading 8513 covers portable electric lamps designed to function by their own source of energy (e.g., batteries, accumulators, dry cells), and parts thereof. This includes flashlights, hand lamps, miner's lamps, signal lamps, etc., but excludes lighting equipment for motor vehicles (classified in 8512), lighting equipment for bicycles (classified in 8512), or ordinary lamps (classified in 9405). Parts under this heading refer specifically to parts solely or principally used with the aforementioned portable electric lamps. Code 851390 is a six-digit subheading. The first two digits 85 represent Chapter 85 (electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof). Digits 3-4, 13, represent heading 8513 (portable electric lamps designed to function by their own source of energy and parts thereof). Digits 5-6, 90, represent the subheading meaning "other," i.e., parts other than 851310 (portable electric lamps). Therefore, 851390 specifically refers to parts of portable electric lamps designed to function by their own source of energy, such as flashlight housings, switches, reflectors, lenses, etc., but batteries themselves are not classified under this code. The commodity is a dedicated part of a portable electric lamp, and the lamp itself functions by its own source of energy (e.g., dry cells), so it is classified in 8513. If the part is a general-purpose electrical part (e.g., wires, switches), it may be classified in 8544 or 8536; if it is a general-purpose part for lamps (e.g., lamp holders), it may be classified in 8536 or 9405. However, parts solely used with the lamps listed in 8513 should be classified in 851390.
Chapter
Chapter 85 covers electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers, television image and sound recorders and reproducers, and parts and accessories of such articles. This chapter is the most concentrated chapter in the HS classification for electromechanical products, covering a wide range of commodities from household appliances to industrial electrical equipment. The chapter notes provide detailed provisions on specific exclusions, such as certain glassware and ceramic articles that, although used in electrical equipment, may be classified in other chapters.
Heading
Heading 8513 covers portable electric lamps designed to function by their own source of energy (e.g., batteries, accumulators, dry cells), and parts thereof. This includes flashlights, hand lamps, miner's lamps, signal lamps, etc., but excludes lighting equipment for motor vehicles (classified in 8512), lighting equipment for bicycles (classified in 8512), or ordinary lamps (classified in 9405). Parts under this heading refer specifically to parts solely or principally used with the aforementioned portable electric lamps.
Digit Breakdown
Code 851390 is a six-digit subheading. The first two digits 85 represent Chapter 85 (electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof). Digits 3-4, 13, represent heading 8513 (portable electric lamps designed to function by their own source of energy and parts thereof). Digits 5-6, 90, represent the subheading meaning "other," i.e., parts other than 851310 (portable electric lamps). Therefore, 851390 specifically refers to parts of portable electric lamps designed to function by their own source of energy, such as flashlight housings, switches, reflectors, lenses, etc., but batteries themselves are not classified under this code.
Classification Basis
The commodity is a dedicated part of a portable electric lamp, and the lamp itself functions by its own source of energy (e.g., dry cells), so it is classified in 8513. If the part is a general-purpose electrical part (e.g., wires, switches), it may be classified in 8544 or 8536; if it is a general-purpose part for lamps (e.g., lamp holders), it may be classified in 8536 or 9405. However, parts solely used with the lamps listed in 8513 should be classified in 851390.
📝 Declaration Elements
Product Name: The specific name of the declared commodity, which should accurately reflect the use and material of the part, such as "aluminum alloy reflector for flashlight," "lamp head for miner's lamp," etc. Use: State which type of portable electric lamp designed to function by its own source of energy the part is dedicated to, such as flashlight, headlamp, miner's lamp, etc., and its function. Material: The main material of the declared part, such as plastic, metal, glass, etc. Material affects classification. Brand: The brand of the declared part (if any). If no brand, fill in "no brand." Model: The model or specification of the declared part for easy identification by customs. Is It a Dedicated Part: Declare whether the part is dedicated to the lamps listed in 8513 or is a general-purpose part. Product Name: Aluminum alloy reflector for flashlight; Use: Dedicated to flashlight designed to function by its own source of energy, for focusing light; Material: Aluminum alloy; Brand: No brand; Model: RE-2024; Is It a Dedicated Part: Yes. Declaring batteries together with parts. Batteries should be classified separately (e.g., 8506 or 8507). Declaring a general-purpose switch as a dedicated part. If the switch is general-purpose, it should be classified in 8536. Ignoring the impact of material on classification, e.g., a glass reflector may be classified in the glassware chapter.
Product Name
The specific name of the declared commodity, which should accurately reflect the use and material of the part, such as "aluminum alloy reflector for flashlight," "lamp head for miner's lamp," etc.
⚠️ Writing only "lamp parts" is too general and does not specify the specific use and type.
Use
State which type of portable electric lamp designed to function by its own source of energy the part is dedicated to, such as flashlight, headlamp, miner's lamp, etc., and its function.
⚠️ Incorrectly stating "for all lamps," leading to classification errors.
Material
The main material of the declared part, such as plastic, metal, glass, etc. Material affects classification.
⚠️ Material description is not specific, e.g., "metal" without distinguishing aluminum, copper, etc.
Brand
The brand of the declared part (if any). If no brand, fill in "no brand."
⚠️ Confusing brand with manufacturer, or omitting the brand.
Model
The model or specification of the declared part for easy identification by customs.
⚠️ Model is incomplete or inconsistent with the actual product.
Is It a Dedicated Part
Declare whether the part is dedicated to the lamps listed in 8513 or is a general-purpose part.
⚠️ Declaring a general-purpose part as a dedicated part, leading to classification errors.
Example： Product Name: Aluminum alloy reflector for flashlight; Use: Dedicated to flashlight designed to function by its own source of energy, for focusing light; Material: Aluminum alloy; Brand: No brand; Model: RE-2024; Is It a Dedicated Part: Yes.
Common Mistakes：
Declaring batteries together with parts. Batteries should be classified separately (e.g., 8506 or 8507).
Declaring a general-purpose switch as a dedicated part. If the switch is general-purpose, it should be classified in 8536.
Ignoring the impact of material on classification, e.g., a glass reflector may be classified in the glassware chapter.
🎯 Classification Logic
The core basis for classification is the provisions of the Import and Export Tariff and the HS Explanatory Notes for 8513. 8513 covers portable electric lamps designed to function by their own source of energy and parts thereof. Parts must be solely or principally used with the lamps listed under this heading and must not be goods more specifically named in other headings. If the part itself is a complete article or a general-purpose part, it may be classified under other codes. 851310 Portable electric lamps designed to function by their own source of energy: 851310 is a complete lamp, while 851390 is its parts. If a complete lamp is imported, it should be classified in 851310. 940540 Other electric lamps and lighting fittings: 9405 covers non-portable lamps, such as desk lamps and pendant lamps. 8513 specifically refers to portable electric lamps designed to function by their own source of energy, and parts are distinguished accordingly. 853661 Lamp holders: If a lamp holder is a general-purpose item, it is classified in 8536; if it is dedicated to lamps of 8513, it is classified in 851390. 854442 Electric wires and cables: Electric wires and cables with connectors are classified in 8544, even if used with lamps of 8513, they are not classified in 851390. Is the part solely used with portable electric lamps designed to function by their own source of energy? Is the part more specifically named in 8513? Is the part a general-purpose part (e.g., switch, wire)? Does the material of the part affect classification (e.g., glass, ceramic)? Is it imported together with batteries, requiring separate classification?
Basis
The core basis for classification is the provisions of the Import and Export Tariff and the HS Explanatory Notes for 8513. 8513 covers portable electric lamps designed to function by their own source of energy and parts thereof. Parts must be solely or principally used with the lamps listed under this heading and must not be goods more specifically named in other headings. If the part itself is a complete article or a general-purpose part, it may be classified under other codes.
Confused Codes：
851310 - Portable electric lamps designed to function by their own source of energy
851310 is a complete lamp, while 851390 is its parts. If a complete lamp is imported, it should be classified in 851310.
940540 - Other electric lamps and lighting fittings
9405 covers non-portable lamps, such as desk lamps and pendant lamps. 8513 specifically refers to portable electric lamps designed to function by their own source of energy, and parts are distinguished accordingly.
853661 - Lamp holders
If a lamp holder is a general-purpose item, it is classified in 8536; if it is dedicated to lamps of 8513, it is classified in 851390.
854442 - Electric wires and cables
Electric wires and cables with connectors are classified in 8544, even if used with lamps of 8513, they are not classified in 851390.
Self-Check：
✓ Is the part solely used with portable electric lamps designed to function by their own source of energy?
✓ Is the part more specifically named in 8513?
✓ Is the part a general-purpose part (e.g., switch, wire)?
✓ Does the material of the part affect classification (e.g., glass, ceramic)?
✓ Is it imported together with batteries, requiring separate classification?
❓ FAQ
What HS code should a plastic housing for a flashlight be classified under? If the housing is solely used with a flashlight designed to function by its own source of energy and does not constitute a complete flashlight, it should be classified in 851390. However, if the housing is assembled with other parts into a complete flashlight, it is classified in 851310. Should a battery for a miner's lamp be classified in 851390? No, batteries should be classified separately. Depending on the battery type, lead-acid accumulators are classified in 8507, lithium-ion batteries in 8507, and dry cells in 8506. 851390 only includes parts of lamps, not batteries. How to determine whether a part is a dedicated part or a general-purpose part? Dedicated parts refer to parts solely or principally used with the lamps listed in 8513, such as specially shaped reflectors and dedicated lamp heads. General-purpose parts such as standard switches and wires can be used in various equipment and should be classified under the corresponding codes (e.g., 8536, 8544). What is the difference between 851390 and 940590? 851390 is parts of portable electric lamps designed to function by their own source of energy, while 940590 is parts of non-portable lamps. The main difference lies in whether the lamp functions by its own source of energy and is portable. What declaration elements are required for importing flashlight parts? Product name, use, material, brand, model, whether it is a dedicated part, etc. are required. Refer to the customs declaration elements table for specifics to ensure accurate classification. If a flashlight part is made of glass, should it be classified in 851390? Not necessarily. If the glass part is an optical element (e.g., lens), it may be classified in 9001; if it is an ordinary glass article, it may be classified in 7013. Judgment should be based on the specific function and material. What is the export tax rebate for 851390? The export tax rebate rate is subject to national policy adjustments. Please consult the latest export tax rebate rate database or contact your local customs. This answer does not provide specific tax rate figures. How to choose an HS code for cross-border e-commerce sales of flashlight parts? First confirm whether the part is solely used with portable electric lamps designed to function by their own source of energy. If so, choose 851390; if it is a general-purpose part, classify by material and function. It is recommended to consult a professional customs broker or use customs classification advance rulings.
Q: What HS code should a plastic housing for a flashlight be classified under?
A: If the housing is solely used with a flashlight designed to function by its own source of energy and does not constitute a complete flashlight, it should be classified in 851390. However, if the housing is assembled with other parts into a complete flashlight, it is classified in 851310.
Q: Should a battery for a miner's lamp be classified in 851390?
A: No, batteries should be classified separately. Depending on the battery type, lead-acid accumulators are classified in 8507, lithium-ion batteries in 8507, and dry cells in 8506. 851390 only includes parts of lamps, not batteries.
Q: How to determine whether a part is a dedicated part or a general-purpose part?
A: Dedicated parts refer to parts solely or principally used with the lamps listed in 8513, such as specially shaped reflectors and dedicated lamp heads. General-purpose parts such as standard switches and wires can be used in various equipment and should be classified under the corresponding codes (e.g., 8536, 8544).
Q: What is the difference between 851390 and 940590?
A: 851390 is parts of portable electric lamps designed to function by their own source of energy, while 940590 is parts of non-portable lamps. The main difference lies in whether the lamp functions by its own source of energy and is portable.
Q: What declaration elements are required for importing flashlight parts?
A: Product name, use, material, brand, model, whether it is a dedicated part, etc. are required. Refer to the customs declaration elements table for specifics to ensure accurate classification.
Q: If a flashlight part is made of glass, should it be classified in 851390?
A: Not necessarily. If the glass part is an optical element (e.g., lens), it may be classified in 9001; if it is an ordinary glass article, it may be classified in 7013. Judgment should be based on the specific function and material.
Q: What is the export tax rebate for 851390?
A: The export tax rebate rate is subject to national policy adjustments. Please consult the latest export tax rebate rate database or contact your local customs. This answer does not provide specific tax rate figures.
Q: How to choose an HS code for cross-border e-commerce sales of flashlight parts?
A: First confirm whether the part is solely used with portable electric lamps designed to function by their own source of energy. If so, choose 851390; if it is a general-purpose part, classify by material and function. It is recommended to consult a professional customs broker or use customs classification advance rulings.
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