85392900
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›Electric filament or discharge lamps, including sealed beam lamp units and ultraviolet or infra-red lamps; arc-lamps; light-emitting diode (LED) light sources
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Definition and scope of subheading 8539 29
Subheading 8539 29 is the residual subheading for incandescent filament lamps not classified under 8539 10 (sealed beam), 8539 21 (tungsten halogen) or 8539 22 (other up to 200 W above 100 V). It covers lamps above 200 W, low-voltage lamps up to 100 V, and specialist lamps: projection, infrared drying, non-halogen stage lamps and measurement instrument lamps.
Regulatory requirements
Lamps under 8539 29 are subject to Ecodesign regulations insofar as they are general lighting sources. Specialist lamps (projection, IR drying, stage) may benefit from exemptions. RoHS 2 restricts hazardous substances. WEEE 2 covers collection. CBAM does not apply.
Duty rates for subheading 8539 29
MFN rates should be verified in TARIC. Import focuses on specialist lamps. Preferential rates under FTAs. VAT is charged. TARIC code should be verified before clearance.
Other filament lamps - EU market phase-out status
Importing other filament lamps (CN 8539 29) into the European Union requires compliance with RoHS 2 (2011/65/EU), WEEE 2 (2012/19/EU) and CE marking. An EORI number and correct customs declaration are mandatory. MFN duty rates should be verified in TARIC, as ITA preferences or EU FTA rates (e.g. CETA, EPA, EU-Korea) may apply. Import from Russia and Belarus is subject to EU sanctions. Ecodesign Regulation (EU) 2019/2020 sets energy requirements for light sources. National import VAT applies at the destination Member State rate.
Frequently asked questions
What lamps are classified under subheading 8539 29?
Filament lamps not covered by other subheadings: above 200 W, low-voltage up to 100 V, projection, IR drying, non-halogen stage and measurement lamps. This is a residual subheading requiring exclusion of 8539 10, 8539 21 and 8539 22. A BTI ruling is recommended if in doubt.
Are projection lamps subject to Ecodesign?
Projection lamps as specialist sources may benefit from Ecodesign exemptions under Annex V of Regulation (EU) 2019/2020, provided no LED alternative with identical optical and mechanical parameters exists. Importers should verify eligibility for the specific lamp type.
Are lamps under 8539 29 subject to CBAM?
No. CBAM covers only emissions-intensive goods. Lamps under 8539 29 fall outside CBAM scope.
What regulations apply when importing other filament lamps CN 8539 29?
Importing other filament lamps (CN 8539 29) requires RoHS 2 (2011/65/EU), WEEE 2 (2012/19/EU) compliance, CE marking and an EORI number. Check the duty rate in TARIC. Import VAT applies.
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