| HS Code | Official Doc | Tariff Rate | Origin | Destination | Effective Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8310000000 | Doc | 55.0% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 8512202080 | Doc | 55.0% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 8512202040 | Doc | 55.0% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 8539293060 | Doc | 37.5% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 8539520091 | Doc | 32.0% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 8531809051 | Doc | 37.5% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 8531809005 | Doc | 37.5% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
Flood & Spot Lighting
Flood lighting and spot lighting are both forms of artificial illumination used to highlight objects, areas, or create specific visual effects, but they differ significantly in their beam angle, intensity, and application.
Flood Lighting
Purpose: To provide a broad, diffused wash of light over a large area. Emphasis is on illumination of the area rather than specific points within it.
Function: Flood lights utilize a wide beam angle, typically between 90 and 120 degrees, to cover a substantial space with light. They generally prioritize even distribution of luminance.
Material & Technology: * Bulb Types: Traditionally halogen, but increasingly LED for efficiency and longevity. HID (High-Intensity Discharge) lamps like metal halide and mercury vapor are used for very large areas, though less common now due to energy consumption. * Housing: Typically robust, weatherproof enclosures made of aluminum, steel, or plastic. * Reflectors: Designed to maximize light spread, often utilizing parabolic or elliptical shapes.
Usage Scenarios: * Architectural Lighting: Illuminating building facades, monuments, and large structures. * Security Lighting: Providing broad coverage for perimeter security. * Area Lighting: Parking lots, sports fields, construction sites. * Stage Lighting: Washing the stage with general illumination or creating broad color washes. * Landscape Lighting: Illuminating large trees, gardens, or lawns.
Common Types: * LED Flood Lights: Most common due to efficiency, long lifespan, and color options. * Halogen Flood Lights: Older technology, less efficient, but can provide a bright, white light. * Metal Halide Flood Lights: Used for very large areas requiring high intensity, but consume significant power. * Smart Flood Lights: Controllable via smartphone or automation systems, often with color-changing capabilities.
Spot Lighting
Purpose: To focus a narrow, concentrated beam of light onto a specific object or area, creating emphasis and visual interest. Emphasis is on illumination of a specific point.
Function: Spot lights utilize a narrow beam angle, typically between 10 and 40 degrees, to create a focused, intense light. They are designed to draw attention to a particular subject.
Material & Technology: * Bulb Types: LED is dominant. Halogen and incandescent were previously common, but are now less frequently used. * Housing: Often smaller and more compact than flood lights. Materials include aluminum, steel, and plastic. * Reflectors & Lenses: Precision optics are crucial for controlling beam angle and intensity. Lenses can be used to further focus or shape the beam.
Usage Scenarios: * Retail Lighting: Highlighting merchandise displays, artwork, or architectural features. * Museum Lighting: Illuminating specific exhibits or artifacts. * Stage Lighting: Creating dramatic effects, following performers, or emphasizing key elements. * Architectural Lighting: Accent lighting to draw attention to specific details. * Residential Lighting: Highlighting artwork, sculptures, or architectural features.
Common Types: * LED Spot Lights: Most common due to efficiency, long lifespan, and color rendering options. * Track Lighting: Adjustable spot lights mounted on a track, allowing for flexible positioning. * Recessed Spot Lights: Installed within the ceiling for a clean, minimalist look. * Pin Spot Lights: Small, focused lights often used for highlighting specific objects.
Key Differences Summarized
| Feature | Flood Lighting | Spot Lighting |
|---|---|---|
| Beam Angle | Wide (90-120°) | Narrow (10-40°) |
| Intensity | Lower, diffused | Higher, concentrated |
| Purpose | Area illumination | Focused emphasis |
| Application | Large areas, general wash | Specific objects, accents |
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| Based on the provided information, “flood & spot lighting” can be classified under the following HS codes: |
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8512202080: Electrical lighting or signaling equipment (excluding articles of heading 8539), windshield wipers, defrosters and demisters, of a kind used for cycles or motor vehicles; parts thereof: Other lighting or visual signaling equipment: Lighting equipment Other. This code covers electrical lighting equipment used for vehicles, and could potentially include flood and spot lighting if applied to such vehicles.
- Chapter 85: Electrical machinery and equipment.
- Heading 8512: Electrical lighting or signaling equipment.
- Subheading 8512.20: Other lighting or visual signaling equipment.
- Subheading 8512.20.80: Lighting equipment Other.
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8539293060: Electrical filament or discharge lamps, including sealed beam lamp units and ultraviolet or infrared lamps; arc lamps; light-emitting diode (LED) light sources; parts thereof: Other filament lamps, excluding ultraviolet or infrared lamps: Other: Designed for a voltage not exceeding
100 V: Other Other: Other. This code applies to filament or discharge lamps used in flood and spot lighting, specifically those designed for a voltage not exceeding 100V.- Chapter 85: Electrical machinery and equipment.
- Heading 8539: Electrical filament or discharge lamps.
- Subheading 8539.29: Other filament lamps, excluding ultraviolet or infrared lamps.
- Subheading 8539.29.30: Other: Designed for a voltage not exceeding
100 V: Other Other: Other.
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8539520091: Electrical filament or discharge lamps, including sealed beam lamp units and ultraviolet or infrared lamps; arc lamps; light-emitting diode (LED) light sources; parts thereof: Light-emitting diode (LED) light sources: Light-emitting diode (LED) lamps Other. This code covers LED lamps used in flood and spot lighting.
- Chapter 85: Electrical machinery and equipment.
- Heading 8539: Electrical filament or discharge lamps.
- Subheading 8539.52: Light-emitting diode (LED) light sources.
- Subheading 8539.52.00: Light-emitting diode (LED) lamps Other.
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8512202040: Electrical lighting or signaling equipment (excluding articles of heading 8539), windshield wipers, defrosters and demisters, of a kind used for cycles or motor vehicles; parts thereof: Other lighting or visual signaling equipment: Lighting equipment For vehicles of subheading 8701.21, 8701.22, 8701.23, 8701.24 or 8701.29 or heading 8702, 8703, 8704, 8705 or 8711. This code applies to lighting equipment specifically designed for certain vehicle types.
- Chapter 85: Electrical machinery and equipment.
- Heading 8512: Electrical lighting or signaling equipment.
- Subheading 8512.20: Other lighting or visual signaling equipment.
- Subheading 8512.20.40: Lighting equipment For vehicles of subheading 8701.21, 8701.22, 8701.23, 8701.24 or 8701.29 or heading 8702, 8703, 8704, 8705 or 8711.