85392100
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
Other filament lamps, excluding ultraviolet or infra-red lamps - Tungsten halogen
Subcodes (3)
Definition and scope of subheading 8539 21
Subheading 8539 21 covers tungsten halogen filament lamps. These lamps contain an inert gas enriched with halogen (iodine or bromine), enabling a higher filament temperature and better luminous efficacy than standard incandescent lamps. The subheading covers linear halogen lamps (R7s), capsule types (G4, G9, GY6.35), reflector types (GU10, GU5.3) and automotive types (H1, H4, H7). The key criterion is a tungsten filament with halogen fill. Sealed beam types are classified under 8539 10. LED lamps under 8539 52. Under EU Ecodesign regulations, most halogen lamps for general lighting have been phased out.
Ecodesign regulations and market impact
Regulation (EU) 2019/2020 on Ecodesign requirements for light sources phased out most halogen lamps for general lighting from 1 September 2021. Exemptions remain for specialist lamps defined in Annex V: stage lighting, automotive ECE-approved lamps, medical, signalling and industrial applications with specific optical requirements. Import remains permitted for exempt categories. RoHS 2 restricts hazardous substances. WEEE 2 covers collection and recycling. CBAM does not apply.
Duty rates for subheading 8539 21
MFN rates should be verified in TARIC. The halogen lamp market is shrinking rapidly. Import focuses on specialist and automotive lamps. Preferential rates under FTAs. VAT is charged. TARIC code should be verified before clearance.
Tungsten halogen lamps and Ecodesign regulation
Importing tungsten halogen lamps (CN 8539 21) 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
Can halogen lamps still be imported into the EU?
Import of halogen lamps under 8539 21 remains permitted for categories exempt from Regulation (EU) 2019/2020: automotive ECE-approved lamps, stage, medical, signalling and industrial lamps with specific optical requirements. Halogen lamps for general household and commercial lighting (E14, E27, GU10 caps) have been phased out. Import is formally possible but sale on the EU market as general lighting is prohibited.
How to distinguish halogen lamps from other light sources in the CN?
Subheading 8539 21 covers tungsten filament lamps with halogen fill. LED lamps are classified under 8539 52. Fluorescent lamps under 8539 31/32/39. Non-halogen filament lamps up to 200 W under 8539 22, others under 8539 29. Sealed beams under 8539 10. The key criterion is the light source technology.
Are halogen lamps subject to CBAM?
No. CBAM covers only emissions-intensive goods. Halogen lamps under 8539 21 fall outside CBAM scope.
What regulations apply when importing tungsten halogen lamps CN 8539 21?
Importing tungsten halogen lamps (CN 8539 21) 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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