85399000
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
Parts
Definition and scope of subheading 8539 90
Subheading 8539 90 covers parts for lamps and light sources of heading 8539. Typical goods include lamp caps, glass envelopes (bulbs), LED drivers imported separately, optical elements (lenses, reflectors), LED heat sinks and mounting frames.
Regulatory requirements
Parts as components may not require independent CE marking. RoHS 2 restricts hazardous substances. CBAM does not apply.
Duty rates
MFN rates in TARIC. The LED parts market is growing. Preferential rates under FTAs. VAT is charged.
Lamp and light source parts - import and classification
Importing lamp parts (CN 8539 90) 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 goods are classified under 8539 90?
Parts for light sources of heading 8539: caps, glass envelopes, LED drivers, lenses, reflectors, LED heat sinks, mounting frames. The key criterion is identifiability as a part for lamps.
Are LED drivers classified under 8539 90?
LED drivers imported separately as spare parts for LED lamps may be classified under 8539 90. Drivers for general use may be classified under heading 8504 as power supplies. Classification depends on intended use. A BTI ruling is recommended.
Are lamp parts subject to CBAM?
No. Parts under 8539 90 fall outside CBAM scope.
What regulations apply when importing lamp parts CN 8539 90?
Importing lamp parts (CN 8539 90) 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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