portable lighting case

Rechargeable LED headlamp from China

A wearable battery-powered lamp can look like a general LED light, but the portable self-powered facts can move the analysis into Chapter 85.

ReviewedLast reviewed: Aug 22, 2026
Published:
Aug 14, 2026
Next review due:
Sep 22, 2026

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Source coverage
  • USITC HTS schedule and chapter notes
  • CBP CROSS ruling corpus
  • USTR Section 301 and exclusion signals
  • reviewed Section 232 and current Chapter 99 tariff overlays
  • CPSC recall feed when product facts suggest it
Important: AI output requires professional review
Moya provides AI-assisted research for U.S. import workflows. Results are not a binding CBP ruling, legal advice, customs brokerage advice, or filing instruction. Verify HTS codes, duties, and compliance requirements with a licensed customs broker or official source before relying on them.

Example input

China-origin LED headlamp with elastic strap, integrated rechargeable lithium battery, USB charging cable, plastic housing, sold for camping and repair work.

Candidate HTS path

Portable electric lamps designed to function by their own source of energy can point toward 8513.10.4000, with flashlight-style designs compared separately.

Tariff signals to verify

For China-origin portable lighting, verify current Chapter 99 tariff layers after classification.

Questions before broker review

  • Is the product head-worn, hand-held, clip-on, or fixed installation lighting?
  • Does it have an integrated rechargeable battery or only a USB power cable?

Source freshness note

Confirm Chapter 85 and Chapter 99 data before quoting final duty exposure.