HTS 85139020 — Of flashlights
Imports classified under 85139020 — part of heading 8513, Portable electric lamps designed to function by their own source of energy (for example, dry batteries, storage batteries, magnetos), other than lighting equipment of heading 8512; parts thereof, in Chapter 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). For this line, a general tariff of 12.5% applies. Preferential treatment is available under Free (A*,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG).
Tariff rates for 85139020
| Rate type | Rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| General (Column 1) | 12.5% | Applies to countries without a preferential agreement, i.e. about 12.5% ad valorem on the customs value. |
| Special | Free (A*,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG) | Reduced or free rates for designated program countries (see code legend on the USITC site). |
| Column 2 | 35% | Statutory rate applied to the few economies without normal-trade-relations status. |
Reporting units
Entry summaries for 85139020 must be declared in: kg (kg = kilograms). A single quantitative measure accompanies the ad valorem component on the entry summary.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a Section 301 tariff on 85139020?
Section 301 actions apply by exact HTS line. This page shows the permanent schedule rate (12.5%) for 85139020; check the current 301 annexes or our dedicated Section 301 tariffs guide to see whether trade-remedy duties stack on top for your origin country.
What unit is used to declare 85139020?
US Customs declares 85139020 using the reporting unit(s) “kg” (kg = kilograms). When several units apply, each is reported on entry documents and may drive different ad-valorem-equivalent treatment.
Does 85139020 qualify for a free or reduced rate?
Many preferential programs reduce the general rate. The Special column above lists the program codes that qualify for duty-free or reduced treatment under recent trade agreements.
Related pages & tools
- Heading 8513 rate table
- Chapter 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
- Calculate duty for 85139020
- Sibling line HTS 85131020 (same heading)
- Import classification guides
Data as of October 9, 2026 · Source: USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule (line 8513.90.20.00). Rates are informational and not a binding customs ruling.