Lamps; discharge, (excluding ultra-violet), fluorescent, hot cathode

HS v2017 Code: 853931

About lamps; discharge, (excluding ultra-violet), fluorescent, hot cathode

hs code 853931 covers a crucial segment of the lighting industry, encompassing discharge lamps, excluding ultraviolet types, as well as fluorescent lamps with hot cathodes. These lighting solutions play a vital role in commercial, industrial, and residential applications, contributing to the broader energy and illumination landscape. As a key component of the electrical equipment and lighting manufacturing sectors, this code represents an important area of economic activity and technological innovation.

Production process

The production of the lighting products covered under hs code 853931 typically involves a multi-step process. Manufacturers begin by fabricating the lamp's glass or ceramic envelope, which houses the internal components. The electrodes, typically made of tungsten, are then installed, and the envelope is filled with a specialized gas mixture, often containing mercury vapor. Finally, the lamps undergo rigorous testing and quality control measures before being packaged and distributed to end-users.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of the lighting products under hs code 853931 include glass or ceramic materials for the lamp envelopes, tungsten for the electrodes, and specialized gas mixtures, such as mercury vapor. Additionally, manufacturers rely on various types of machinery and equipment, including glass-blowing tools, vacuum pumps, and automated assembly lines, to ensure efficient and consistent production. The industry also requires a skilled workforce capable of operating the specialized equipment and adhering to strict safety and quality standards.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of the industry covered by hs code 853931 are discharge lamps, excluding ultraviolet types, as well as fluorescent lamps with hot cathodes. These lighting products are widely used in a variety of applications, including commercial and industrial settings, such as offices, factories, and warehouses, as well as in some residential applications. The outputs of this industry may be consumed by other industries, such as 851220 Lamps and lighting fittings, 940520 Lighting fittings including searchlights and spotlights, and 940510 Chandeliers and other electric ceiling or wall lighting fittings, which incorporate these specialized lamps into their own products and solutions.

Revisions to 853931

Classification codes are adjusted frequently. The code may have been revised or replaced between system versions. The table below shows the history (newest to oldest) of the code 853931. The most recent 1 version of this code (853931) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 853931 ( HS v2017).

Older versions

Family tree for lamps; discharge, (excluding ultra-violet), fluorescent, hot cathode

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    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/85'>85: Electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/8539'>8539: Lamps; electric filament or discharge lamps, including sealed beam lamp units and ultra-violet or infra-red lamps, arc lamps, light-emitting diode (LED) lamps</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/853931'>853931: Lamps; discharge, (excluding ultra-violet), fluorescent, hot cathode</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/853910'>853910: Lamps; sealed beam units</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/853921'>853921: Lamps; filament, (excluding ultra-violet or infra-red), tungsten halogen</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/853922'>853922: Lamps; filament, (excluding ultra-violet or infra-red), of a power not exceeding 200W and for a voltage exceeding 100 volts, other than tungsten halogen</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/853929'>853929: Lamps; filament, (excluding ultra-violet or infra-red), n.e.c. in item no. 8539.2</a>"]
B --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/853932'>853932: Lamps; discharge, (excluding ultra-violet), mercury or sodium vapour lamps, metal halide lamps</a>"]
B --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/853939'>853939: Lamps; discharge, (excluding ultra-violet, excluding fluorescent, hot cathode)</a>"]
B --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/853941'>853941: Lamps; arc-lamps</a>"]
B --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/853949'>853949: Lamps; ultra-violet or infra-red lamps, (excluding arc-lamps)</a>"]
B --> L["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/853950'>853950: Lamps; light-emitting diode (LED) lamps</a>"]
B --> M["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/853990'>853990: Lamps; parts of the lamps of heading no. 8539</a>"]

    

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