Subheading · Chapter 85 · Heading 8513
8513.10: Portable electric lamps designed to function by their: lamps
Portable battery lamps (torches)
Official description Lamps
8513.10 is the HS subheading for portable battery lamps (torches), under heading 8513 in chapter 85.
What you pay
Importing into UK
Rates by national line · UK Global Tariff
UK lines →- 8513 10 00 00 Lamps 4%
Additional duties and import rules
Charges on top of the customs duty, and rules the goods must meet at the border.
Additional duties and charges 3
- Additional dutyAdditional duties 35%
- Applies to goods from
- Belarus, Russia
- Legal act
- 2022 No. 376
- Documents
- 9008
- Duty suspensionSuspension - goods for certain categories of ships, boats and other vessels and for drilling or production platforms Free
- Applies to goods from
- all countries
- Legal act
- 2020 No. 1431
- Documents
- C990 End use authorisation ships and platforms (Column 8c, Annex A of Delegated Regulation (EU) 2015/2446)
- Duty suspensionAirworthiness tariff suspension Free
- Applies to goods from
- all countries
- Legal act
- S.I. 2018/1249
- Documents
- C119 Authorised Release Certificate — EASA Form 1 (Appendix I to Annex I to Regulation (EU) No 748/2012), or equivalent certificate
Import requirements 2
- Prohibition or restrictionImport prohibition
- Applies to goods from
- North Korea
- Legal act
- S.I. 2019/411
- Import controlRestriction on entry into free circulation
- Applies to goods from
- Ukraine
- Legal act
- S.I. 2022/395
- Documents
- 9009
- 9010
- 9017
Preferential rates by country
| Agreement or scheme | Countries | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| standard rate (no agreement) | — | 4% |
| DCTS Comprehensive | Afghanistan, Angola, Bangladesh, Benin and 38 moreAfghanistan, Angola, Bangladesh, Benin, Bhutan, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Congo - Kinshasa, Djibouti, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Gambia, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Haiti, Kiribati, Laos, Liberia, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Myanmar (Burma), Nepal, Niger, Rwanda, São Tomé & Príncipe, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania, Timor-Leste, Togo, Tuvalu, Uganda, Yemen, Zambia | Free |
| European Union (including code "EU") | Free | |
| DCTS Enhanced | Algeria, Bolivia, Cape Verde, Congo - Brazzaville and 13 moreAlgeria, Bolivia, Cape Verde, Congo - Brazzaville, Cook Islands, Kyrgyzstan, Micronesia, Mongolia, Nigeria, Niue, Pakistan, Philippines, Sri Lanka, Syria, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu | Free |
| CARIFORUM | Antigua & Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize and 10 moreAntigua & Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Grenada, Guyana, Jamaica, St Kitts & Nevis, St Lucia, St Vincent & the Grenadines, Suriname, Trinidad & Tobago | Free |
| OCTs (Overseas Countries and Territories) | Anguilla, Bermuda, British Indian Ocean Territory, British Virgin Islands and 7 moreAnguilla, Bermuda, British Indian Ocean Territory, British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Falkland Islands, Montserrat, Pitcairn Islands, South Georgia & South Sandwich Islands, St Helena, Turks & Caicos Islands | Free |
| Central America | Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Panama | Free |
| SADC EPA | Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, Mozambique, Namibia | Free |
| Eastern and Southern Africa States | Madagascar, Mauritius, Seychelles, Zimbabwe | Free |
| CPTPP | Brunei, Malaysia | Free |
| UK–Andorra agreement | Andorra | Free |
| UK–Albania agreement | Albania | Free |
| UK–Australia agreement | Australia | Free |
| UK–Canada agreement | Canada | Free |
| UK–Switzerland agreement | Switzerland | Free |
| UK–Côte d’Ivoire agreement | Côte d’Ivoire | Free |
| UK–Chile agreement | Chile | Free |
| UK–Cameroon agreement | Cameroon | Free |
| UK–Colombia agreement | Colombia | Free |
| UK–Ceuta & Melilla agreement | Ceuta & Melilla | Free |
| UK–Ecuador agreement | Ecuador | Free |
| UK–Egypt agreement | Egypt | Free |
| UK–Fiji agreement | Fiji | Free |
| UK–Faroe Islands agreement | Faroe Islands | Free |
| UK–Georgia agreement | Georgia | Free |
| UK–Ghana agreement | Ghana | Free |
| DCTS Standard | Indonesia | Free |
| UK–Israel agreement | Israel | Free |
| UK–India agreement | India | Free |
| UK–Iceland agreement | Iceland | Free |
| UK–Jordan agreement | Jordan | Free |
| UK–Japan agreement | Japan | Free |
| UK–Kenya agreement | Kenya | Free |
| UK–South Korea agreement | South Korea | Free |
| UK–Lebanon agreement | Lebanon | Free |
| UK–Liechtenstein agreement | Liechtenstein | Free |
| UK–Morocco agreement | Morocco | Free |
| UK–Moldova agreement | Moldova | Free |
| UK–North Macedonia agreement | North Macedonia | Free |
| UK–Mexico agreement | Mexico | Free |
| UK–Norway agreement | Norway | Free |
| UK–New Zealand agreement | New Zealand | Free |
| UK–Peru agreement | Peru | Free |
| UK–Papua New Guinea agreement | Papua New Guinea | Free |
| UK–Palestinian Territories agreement | Palestinian Territories | Free |
| UK–Serbia agreement | Serbia | Free |
| UK–Solomon Islands agreement | Solomon Islands | Free |
| UK–Singapore agreement | Singapore | Free |
| UK–San Marino agreement | San Marino | Free |
| UK–Tunisia agreement | Tunisia | Free |
| UK–Türkiye agreement | Türkiye | Free |
| UK–Ukraine agreement | Ukraine | Free |
| UK–Vietnam agreement | Vietnam | Free |
| UK–Samoa agreement | Samoa | Free |
| UK–Kosovo agreement | Kosovo | Free |
| UK–South Africa agreement | South Africa | Free |
UK: imports by month
Main suppliers, last 12 months
| Country | Value | Share | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
 China | £56.1m | 84.8% | +0% |
 Czechia | £2.6m | 4% | -1.7% |
 United States | £2.5m | 3.8% | -7.5% |
 Malaysia | £695k | 1% | -18.2% |
 France | £557k | 0.8% | -41.4% |
 Hong Kong SAR China | £522k | 0.8% | +239% |
 Cambodia | £500k | 0.8% | — |
 Hungary | £388k | 0.6% | -17.1% |
Same subheading in other tariffs
EU 5.7% Third-country duty 1 tariff line 
Türkiye 5.7% Third-country duty 2 tariff lines USA 3.5% – 12.5% General (MFN) 2 tariff lines · average 8% 
Canada Free – 7% General (MFN) 2 tariff lines · average 3.5% 
Mexico Free – 15% General (MFN) 2 tariff lines · average 7.5% 
Brazil 16.2% General (MFN) 2 tariff lines 
Argentina 18% General (MFN) 2 tariff lines 
Peru Free – 6% General (MFN) 2 tariff lines · average 3% 
New Zealand Free General (MFN) 3 tariff lines 
Japan Free General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
Taiwan 5% General (MFN) 3 tariff lines 
GCC 5% General (MFN) 2 tariff lines 
Switzerland Free General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
Norway Free General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
North Macedonia 5% General (MFN) 1 tariff line 
Nigeria 20% General (MFN) 1 tariff line World trade in 2024
Trade value (US$) no reported trade < US$39kUS$39k+US$2m+US$11m+> US$40m
Exports: 177
- China: US$2.9bn
- Germany: US$120m
- United States: US$105m
- France: US$57m
- Vietnam: US$43m
- Netherlands: US$40m
- Czechia: US$28m
- Poland: US$28m
- United Kingdom: US$25m
- Spain: US$23m
- Malaysia: US$20m
- Italy: US$19m
- Cambodia: US$15m
- Belgium: US$13m
- Austria: US$12m
- Hungary: US$12m
- South Korea: US$11m
- Denmark: US$11m
- Hong Kong SAR China: US$11m
- Canada: US$9m
- Sweden: US$9m
- Mexico: US$8m
- Israel: US$8m
- Taiwan: US$7m
- Bulgaria: US$7m
- Romania: US$6m
- Thailand: US$6m
- Finland: US$5m
- Singapore: US$5m
- Japan: US$5m
- Australia: US$5m
- Switzerland: US$4m
- Slovakia: US$4m
- Slovenia: US$4m
- South Africa: US$3m
- Türkiye: US$3m
- India: US$3m
- Russia: US$2m
- United Arab Emirates: US$2m
- Indonesia: US$2m
- Chile: US$2m
- Philippines: US$2m
- Greece: US$2m
- Norway: US$1m
- Lithuania: US$1m
- Ireland: US$1m
- Serbia: US$986k
- Kenya: US$938k
- Portugal: US$746k
- Croatia: US$706k
- Latvia: US$674k
- Estonia: US$668k
- Mauritius: US$506k
- New Zealand: US$451k
- Egypt: US$433k
- Saudi Arabia: US$336k
- Brazil: US$281k
- Ukraine: US$266k
- Tunisia: US$249k
- Panama: US$240k
Trade value (US$) no reported trade < US$2mUS$2m+US$12m+US$36m+> US$75m
Imports: 217
- United States: US$1bn
- Germany: US$209m
- Japan: US$160m
- France: US$137m
- Canada: US$128m
- United Kingdom: US$84m
- Poland: US$75m
- Netherlands: US$72m
- United Arab Emirates: US$71m
- Australia: US$70m
- Malaysia: US$60m
- Burkina Faso: US$59m
- Spain: US$55m
- Italy: US$51m
- Mexico: US$49m
- Nigeria: US$46m
- Indonesia: US$44m
- Vietnam: US$43m
- Austria: US$41m
- Philippines: US$39m
- Russia: US$37m
- Saudi Arabia: US$36m
- South Korea: US$34m
- Switzerland: US$33m
- India: US$33m
- Belgium: US$32m
- Sweden: US$31m
- Thailand: US$30m
- Czechia: US$30m
- Denmark: US$25m
- Norway: US$24m
- Ghana: US$23m
- Hong Kong SAR China: US$23m
- Togo: US$23m
- Brazil: US$21m
- Kyrgyzstan: US$20m
- Singapore: US$20m
- Cameroon: US$19m
- Chile: US$19m
- Bangladesh: US$19m
- Finland: US$17m
- Slovakia: US$17m
- Türkiye: US$17m
- South Africa: US$16m
- Israel: US$15m
- Romania: US$15m
- Peru: US$15m
- Pakistan: US$14m
- Kazakhstan: US$14m
- Djibouti: US$14m
- Greece: US$13m
- Ukraine: US$13m
- Ireland: US$12m
- Kenya: US$12m
- Iraq: US$11m
- Sudan: US$11m
- Hungary: US$11m
- Taiwan: US$10m
- Madagascar: US$10m
- Congo - Kinshasa: US$10m
Top exporters
| Rank | Country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | China | US$2.9bn | 80.1% |
| 2 |  Germany | US$120m | 3.3% |
| 3 | United States | US$105m | 2.9% |
| 4 | France | US$57m | 1.6% |
| 5 |  Vietnam | US$43m | 1.2% |
| 6 |  Netherlands | US$40m | 1.1% |
| 7 | Czechia | US$28m | 0.8% |
| 8 |  Poland | US$28m | 0.8% |
| 9 | United Kingdom | US$25m | 0.7% |
| 10 |  Spain | US$23m | 0.7% |
Top importers
| Rank | Country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States | US$1bn | 28.1% |
| 2 | Germany | US$209m | 5.8% |
| 3 | Japan | US$160m | 4.4% |
| 4 | France | US$137m | 3.8% |
| 5 | Canada | US$128m | 3.6% |
| 6 | United Kingdom | US$84m | 2.3% |
| 7 | Poland | US$75m | 2.1% |
| 8 | Netherlands | US$72m | 2% |
| 9 |  United Arab Emirates | US$71m | 2% |
| 10 |  Australia | US$70m | 1.9% |
Import duty on this product around the world 165
The most-favoured-nation (MFN) duty each country applies to goods of this HS subheading: the average over its national tariff lines, with the lowest and highest line where they differ. Goods from countries with a trade agreement often pay less.
- 8%median duty
- 21number of duty-free countries (MFN)
- 40%highest: Iran, Algeria, Syria
165
| Importing country | MFN duty | lines from – to | data year |
|---|---|---|---|
 Afghanistan | 5% | 2018 · HS 2012 | |
 Albania | 10% | 2023 | |
 Algeria | 30% | 2023 | |
 Angola | 2% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Anguilla | 15% | 2021 · HS 2017 | |
 Antigua & Barbuda | 20% | 2021 · HS 2007 | |
| Argentina | 18% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Armenia | 5% | 2023 | |
 Aruba | 12% | 2021 · HS 2012 | |
| Australia | 5% | 2023 | |
 Azerbaijan | 15% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Bahamas | 25% | 2022 | |
 Bahrain | 5% | 2023 | |
 Bangladesh | 13% | 0% – 25% | 2023 · HS 2017 |
 Barbados | 20% | 2022 · HS 2017 | |
 Belarus | 5% | 2021 · HS 2017 | |
 Belize | 20% | 2023 | |
 Benin | 20% | 2023 | |
 Bermuda | 25% | 2023 | |
 Bhutan | 10% | 2022 | |
 Bolivia | 7.5% | 5% – 10% | 2023 · HS 2017 |
 Bosnia & Herzegovina | 10% | 2022 | |
 Botswana | 0% | 2023 | |
| Brazil | 18% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Brunei | 0% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Burkina Faso | 20% | 2023 | |
 Burundi | 5% | 0% – 10% | 2023 |
| Cambodia | 7% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Cameroon | 20% | 2023 | |
| Canada | 3.5% | 0% – 7% | 2023 |
 Cape Verde | 20% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Cayman Islands | 22% | 2021 · HS 2002 | |
 Central African Republic | 20% | 2023 | |
 Chad | 20% | 2023 | |
 Chile | 6% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
| China | 5.5% | 5% – 6% | 2023 |
 Colombia | 10% | 5% – 15% | 2023 · HS 2017 |
 Comoros | 20% | 2021 · HS 2017 | |
 Congo - Brazzaville | 20% | 2023 | |
 Cook Islands | 0% | 2022 · HS 2017 | |
 Costa Rica | 5% | 2023 | |
 Côte d’Ivoire | 20% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Cuba | 10% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Dominica | 20% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Dominican Republic | 20% | 2023 | |
 Ecuador | 18% | 5% – 30% | 2023 · HS 2017 |
 Egypt | 2% | 2019 · HS 2017 | |
 El Salvador | 5% | 2022 | |
 Equatorial Guinea | 20% | 2023 | |
 Eswatini | 0% | 2023 | |
 Ethiopia | 11% | 0% – 30% | 2021 · HS 2017 |
| European Union (27 countries) | 5.7% | 2023 | |
 Fiji | 5% | 2023 | |
 French Polynesia | 6% | 2023 | |
 Gabon | 20% | 2023 | |
 Gambia | 20% | 2023 | |
 Georgia | 0% | 2022 · HS 2017 | |
 Ghana | 20% | 2023 | |
 Gibraltar | 12% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Grenada | 20% | 2023 · HS 2012 | |
 Guatemala | 5% | 2023 | |
 Guinea | 20% | 2023 | |
 Guinea-Bissau | 20% | 2023 | |
 Guyana | 20% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Haiti | 5% | 0% – 10% | 2020 · HS 2017 |
 Honduras | 5% | 2023 | |
| Hong Kong SAR China | 0% | 2023 | |
 Iceland | 0% | 2023 | |
 India | 8% | 7.5% – 10% | 2023 |
 Indonesia | 7.5% | 5% – 10% | 2023 |
 Iran | 40% | 2020 · HS 2017 | |
 Israel | 0% | 2022 · HS 2017 | |
 Jamaica | 20% | 2023 | |
| Japan | 0% | 2023 | |
 Jordan | 5% | 2023 | |
 Kazakhstan | 5% | 2023 | |
 Kenya | 5% | 0% – 10% | 2023 |
 Kiribati | 25% | 2023 · HS 2002 | |
 Kuwait | 5% | 2023 | |
 Kyrgyzstan | 5% | 2021 · HS 2017 | |
 Laos | 10% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Lebanon | 5% | 2020 · HS 2017 | |
 Lesotho | 0% | 2023 | |
 Liberia | 20% | 2023 | |
 Libya | 5% | 2021 · HS 2017 | |
 Liechtenstein | 1.4%* | 2021 · HS 2017 | |
 Macao SAR China | 0% | 2023 | |
 Madagascar | 5% | 0% – 10% | 2023 |
 Malawi | 10% | 2021 · HS 2017 | |
| Malaysia | 0% | 2023 | |
 Maldives | 20% | 2023 | |
 Mali | 20% | 2023 | |
 Mauritania | 20% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Mauritius | 0% | 2023 | |
| Mexico | 7.5% | 0% – 15% | 2023 · HS 2017 |
 Micronesia | 4% | 2021 · HS 2017 | |
 Moldova | 8% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Mongolia | 5% | 2023 | |
 Montserrat | 10% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Morocco | 2.5% | 2023 | |
 Mozambique | 20% | 2023 | |
 Myanmar (Burma) | 5% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Namibia | 0% | 2023 | |
 Nauru | 10% | 2021 · HS 2017 | |
 Nepal | 10% | 2023 | |
| New Zealand | 0% | 2023 | |
 Nicaragua | 5% | 2023 | |
 Niger | 20% | 2023 | |
| Nigeria | 20% | 2023 | |
| North Macedonia | 5% | 2023 | |
| Norway | 0% | 2023 | |
 Oman | 5% | 2023 | |
 Pakistan | 11% | 0% – 16% | 2023 |
 Palau | 3% | 2023 · HS 2012 | |
 Palestinian Territories | 0% | 2017 · HS 2017 | |
 Panama | 5% | 2023 | |
 Papua New Guinea | 0% | 2023 | |
 Paraguay | 6% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
| Peru | 3% | 0% – 6% | 2023 · HS 2017 |
 Philippines | 5% | 3% – 7% | 2023 |
 Qatar | 5% | 2023 | |
 Russia | 5% | 2021 · HS 2017 | |
 Rwanda | 5% | 0% – 10% | 2023 |
 Samoa | 8% | 2020 · HS 2017 | |
 São Tomé & Príncipe | 10% | 2019 · HS 2017 | |
 Saudi Arabia | 5% | 2023 | |
 Senegal | 20% | 2023 | |
 Seychelles | 0% | 2023 | |
 Sierra Leone | 20% | 2023 | |
 Singapore | 0% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Solomon Islands | 10% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Somalia | 15% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 South Africa | 0% | 2023 | |
 South Korea | 8% | 2023 | |
 Sri Lanka | 10% | 0% – 20% | 2023 |
 St Kitts & Nevis | 25% | 2023 | |
 St Lucia | 20% | 2023 · HS 2012 | |
 St Pierre & Miquelon | 5% | 2021 · HS 2017 | |
 St Vincent & the Grenadines | 20% | 2023 | |
 Sudan | 10% | 2021 · HS 2017 | |
 Suriname | 20% | 2023 · HS 2007 | |
| Switzerland | 1.6%* | 2023 | |
 Syria | 30% | 2020 · HS 2012 | |
 Tajikistan | 8% | 2021 · HS 2012 | |
 Tanzania | 5% | 0% – 10% | 2023 |
 Thailand | 10% | 2023 | |
 Togo | 20% | 2023 | |
 Tonga | 15% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Trinidad & Tobago | 20% | 2023 · HS 2012 | |
| Türkiye | 5.7% | 2023 | |
 Tuvalu | 19% | 2017 · HS 2017 | |
 Uganda | 5% | 0% – 10% | 2023 |
 Ukraine | 10% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
| United Arab Emirates | 5% | 2023 | |
| United Kingdom | 4% | 2023 | |
| United States | 8% | 3.5% – 13% | 2023 |
 Uruguay | 18% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
 Uzbekistan | 10% | 2021 · HS 2017 | |
 Vanuatu | 7.5% | 0% – 15% | 2023 |
 Venezuela | 18% | 2023 · HS 2017 | |
| Vietnam | 10% | 0% – 20% | 2023 |
 Wallis & Futuna | 6% | 2021 · HS 2012 | |
 Yemen | 5% | 2017 · HS 2017 | |
 Zambia | 15% | 2023 | |
 Zimbabwe | 0.2% | 0% – 0.4% | 2023 |
Tariff data years 2017–2023; rates may have changed since. * ad valorem equivalent of specific duties (UNCTAD estimate) · UNCTAD TRAINS, accessed via WITS (World Bank)
Classifications and correspondences
Where this HS subheading sits in the United Nations' statistical classifications, and which codes it had in earlier editions of the Harmonized System.
- SITC Rev. 4
- 81312 Portable electric lamps designed to function by their own source of energy (e.g., dry batteries, accumulators/magnetos), other than lighting equipment falling under heading 778.34
- End use (BEC Rev. 5)
- Consumption goods · BEC 313202
- CPC 2.1 product
- 46531 Portable electric lamps designed to function by their own source of energy (except those for cycles or motor vehicles); electric ceiling or wall lighting fittings (except those for lighting public open spaces or thorough-fares); electric table, desk, bedside or floor-standing lamps; non-electrical lamps and lighting fittings; illuminated signs, illuminated name-plates and the like
- ISIC Rev. 4 activity
- 2740 Manufacture of electric lighting equipment
Earlier HS editions
| HS | Code | |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 8513.10 | changed |
| 2012 | 8513.10 | changed |
| 2007 | 8513.10 | changed |
| 2002 | 8513.10 | changed |
| 1996 | 8513.10 | changed |
| 1992 | 8513.10 | changed |
Correspondence tables of the United Nations Statistics Division (UNSD)
Binding rulings for similar goods 15
Decisions of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CROSS) and HMRC (Advance Tariff Rulings) on goods classified here. A ruling binds only its holder, but shows how the authorities classify similar goods. The descriptions are the authorities’ own, in English.
- N363976 U.S. CBP
The tariff classification of a dog walking kit from China
- N352219 U.S. CBP
The tariff classification of a walker light from China
- N350173 U.S. CBP
The tariff classification of an LED clip-on light from China
- N341495 U.S. CBP
The tariff classification of an educational kit from China.
- N340691 U.S. CBP
The tariff classification of outdoor accessory kits from China
- N334131 U.S. CBP
The tariff classification of flash lights from China
- 600014888 HMRC
A battery operated portable torch in the shape of a dinosaur head, that is worn on the head. It is constructed of plastic and has an adjustable head strap. It features includes 2 tilt angles for illumination and a roar sound effect. Packaged in a card box. Retailed for children over 3 years old.
- 600014422 HMRC
The NightSearcher Solaris Pro and Solaris Pro X are lightweight, high-powered, portable LED floodlights. With multi-angle lamp head adjustment, dual-optics, and variable lighting modes, the Solaris range is the alternative to generator powered floodlights. The plastic housing contains the…
- 600014042 HMRC
Pack of 9 led 10cm torches with batteries included put up for sale in wholesale quantities. The product is designed to be carried around. They come assorted in 4 colours per inner carton - Blue, Yellow, Red and Black. Each torch is 10cm in length and has an 8cm wrist strap. 3x AAA Batteries…
- 600014043 HMRC
4 x 9 LED phosphorescent torch in different colours; each 9cm in length. Strontium Aluminate coated, waterproof with an IP rating of 64 and with a brightness of 13000-15000 mcd. They have a 7.5cm wrist strap, a rubber on/off push switch and anti-slip shockproof casing. The torches require 3 AAA…
- 600010930 HMRC
A wearable neck light consisting of two torches affixed to a strap that is worn around the neck. The LED torches are detachable and can be mounted on magnetic surfaces or hand held. Water resistant. The torches are powered by 2 x AA batteries which are not included with the product.
- 600010782 HMRC
A torch made of a rod-shaped plastic housing with fixed LED light source. This is a bright red light which preserves natural night vision for night hikes and map reading. The torch has a single on/off switch that glows in the dark, a belt hook, an anti-roll feature and has a battery compartment.…
15 rulings in total for this code
The UK Global Tariff has one tariff line for subheading 8513.10; the duty is 4%.
Subheading 8513.10 is a single line in the EU Combined Nomenclature, where the duty is 5.7%.
174 countries pay no duty in the UK thanks to trade agreements and preference schemes such as DCTS Comprehensive and European Union, against a standard rate of 4%.
In the UK, additional duty of 35% applies on top of the customs duty to goods from Belarus and Russia.
Imports of portable battery lamps (torches) into the UK came to £66.2m between September 2025 and August 2026 (up 0% on the year before); China supplied 85%, followed by Czechia.
In 2024, countries exported portable battery lamps (torches) worth US$3.6bn (+0.6% year on year).
The largest exporter was China (US$2.9bn), followed by Germany.
Products classified here
Questions and answers
What is the HS code for portable electric lamps designed to function by their: lamps?
Portable electric lamps designed to function by their: lamps fall under HS subheading 8513.10, part of heading 8513, in section XVI of the Harmonized System.
What is the import duty on portable electric lamps designed to function by… in the UK?
Under the UK Global Tariff, imports under 8513.10 from countries without a preferential agreement are charged at 4%. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.
What is the import duty on portable electric lamps designed to function by… in the EU?
Under the EU Combined Nomenclature, imports under 8513.10 from countries without a preferential agreement are charged at 5.7%. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.
Which country exports the most portable electric lamps designed to function by…?
China, with US$2.9bn in 2024 (80.1% of world exports).
Which countries can export portable battery lamps (torches) to the UK duty-free?
174 countries pay no duty under a trade agreement or preference scheme, among them partners under DCTS Comprehensive, European Union, DCTS Enhanced. The goods must meet the agreement’s rules of origin and the importer needs proof of origin; otherwise the standard rate of 4% applies. Pick a country above to see its rate.
Is there anti-dumping duty on portable battery lamps (torches)?
The UK charges additional duty of 35% on goods from Belarus and Russia. Lower rates apply to the named exporters listed in the measure.
Where does the UK import portable battery lamps (torches) from?
In the 12 months to August 2026, the largest suppliers were China (85%), Czechia (4%) and United States (4%), out of total imports of £66.2m.
Typical products
- examination lamps, attached to headband
- hand lamps
- headtorches
- lanterns, electric
- miners' safety lamps
- morse signalling lamps
- pocket lamps
- portable lamps
- reading lamps, fitted with clip
- torches
Everyday names, not part of the legal text.