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
These are examples, not a classification ruling. The exact code — and your duty rate — depend on the finished product and your destination country.
What moves your duty rate?
For goods under HS 8513, the rate you pay usually turns on:
- battery type and whether batteries are included
- rechargeable vs disposable
- destination country and safety marking requirements
Duties vary widely by the full commodity code and destination. This page is a starting point — verify the rate with your customs broker before you commit.
Estimate your landed cost
Once you have a duty rate from your broker or the tariff schedule, put it into the landed-cost calculator with your product cost and freight to see the all-in number per unit. For the category-specific questions — supplier checks, compliance, freight — see the buyer's guide: Importing lighting from China.
Not sure this is your code? Get a sourcing briefQuestions 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.