Lamps; arc-lamps

HS v2017 Code: 853941

About lamps; arc-lamps

hs code 853941 covers the import and export of arc lamps, a type of electric lighting fixture that produces light through an electric arc between two electrodes. Arc lamps have been used for various applications, including street lighting, stage lighting, and industrial lighting, due to their high luminous efficiency and intense light output. This industry plays a crucial role in the broader lighting and electrical equipment sectors, supporting infrastructure, manufacturing, and commercial activities across numerous industries.

Production process

The production of arc lamps typically involves the assembly of several key components, including the electrodes, the arc chamber, the reflector, and the housing. The electrodes are made from materials such as carbon or metal alloys and are positioned in the arc chamber, which is designed to contain and control the electric arc. The reflector is used to direct the light output, while the housing provides the necessary structure and protection for the lamp. The assembly process may also involve the incorporation of additional features, such as cooling systems or control mechanisms, to optimize the lamp's performance and safety.

Production inputs

The main inputs required for the production of arc lamps include the raw materials for the electrodes, such as carbon or metal alloys, as well as the components for the arc chamber, reflector, and housing, which may include glass, ceramics, and various metals. Specialized machinery and equipment, such as arc welding tools and precision assembly stations, are also necessary for the manufacturing process. Additionally, the industry relies on a skilled workforce with expertise in electrical engineering, lighting design, and production techniques.

Production outputs

The primary output of the arc lamp industry is, of course, the arc lamps themselves, which are then consumed by various 853910 Lamps and lighting fittings and 940520 Lighting fittings including searchlights and spotlights industries. Arc lamps may be used in a wide range of applications, including 940510 Chandeliers and other electric ceiling or wall lighting fittings, 940530 Lighting sets of a kind used for Christmas trees, and 940540 Other electric lamps and lighting fittings. The industry also produces related components and accessories, such as lamp bases, sockets, and control systems, which may be classified under other HS codes.

Revisions to 853941

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 853941. The most recent 1 version of this code (853941) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 853941 ( HS v2017).

Newer versions
Older versions

Family tree for lamps; arc-lamps

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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/v2017/853941'>853941: Lamps; arc-lamps</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/v2017/853931'>853931: Lamps; discharge, (excluding ultra-violet), fluorescent, hot cathode</a>"]
B --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/853932'>853932: Lamps; discharge, (excluding ultra-violet), mercury or sodium vapour lamps, metal halide lamps</a>"]
B --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/853939'>853939: Lamps; discharge, (excluding ultra-violet, excluding fluorescent, hot cathode)</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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