Find HS Code and trade information for plant growth lamp

Plant Growth Lamp

A plant growth lamp is an artificial light source used to promote photosynthesis in plants, typically when natural sunlight is insufficient or unavailable. These lamps provide the necessary light spectrum for plant growth, development, and flowering, enabling indoor gardening, hydroponics, and supplementing outdoor plant cultivation.

Materials & Components

Plant growth lamps consist of several key components:

• Light Source: Historically, these were fluorescent, high-pressure sodium (HPS), and metal halide (MH) lamps. Modern lamps predominantly utilize Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs).
• Fixture: The housing that holds the light source and provides electrical connections. Fixtures vary in size, shape, and cooling mechanisms.
• Reflector: Enhances light output by directing light towards the plants. Reflectors can be made of various materials, including aluminum, mylar, or white paint.
• Cooling System: Essential for dissipating heat generated by the light source, especially in high-wattage lamps. Cooling methods include fans, heat sinks, and passive ventilation.
• Power Supply: Provides the necessary electrical power to the light source.

Purpose & Function

The primary purpose of a plant growth lamp is to provide the light energy plants need for photosynthesis. This function supports:

• Vegetative Growth: Promoting leaf and stem development.
• Flowering & Fruiting: Encouraging the production of flowers, fruits, and seeds.
• Seed Starting: Providing the necessary light for seedlings to germinate and establish.
• Supplementing Natural Light: Extending the growing season or providing light in shaded areas.

Plant growth lamps emit specific wavelengths of light that plants utilize most effectively. These wavelengths fall within the visible spectrum, particularly:

• Blue Light (400-500nm): Promotes vegetative growth, strong stems, and leaf development.
• Red Light (600-700nm): Encourages flowering, fruiting, and seed production.
• Far-Red Light (700-800nm): Influences plant elongation and flowering.
• Green Light (500-600nm): Historically considered less important, recent research suggests it plays a role in plant growth and development.

Usage Scenarios

• Indoor Gardening: Growing plants in homes, apartments, or greenhouses where natural light is limited.
• Hydroponics: Cultivating plants without soil, relying entirely on artificial light and nutrient solutions.
• Vertical Farming: Growing plants in stacked layers using artificial light.
• Seed Starting & Propagation: Providing optimal light conditions for germinating seeds and rooting cuttings.
• Commercial Agriculture: Supplementing natural light in greenhouses to increase crop yields and extend growing seasons.
• Research: Studying plant physiology and optimizing growing conditions.

Common Types

• LED Grow Lights: The most popular type due to their energy efficiency, long lifespan, and ability to emit specific wavelengths of light. Available in various spectrums (full-spectrum, red/blue, etc.) and form factors (strips, panels, bulbs).
• Fluorescent Grow Lights (T5, CFL): Lower energy consumption compared to HPS/MH, but less intense light output. Suitable for seedlings and vegetative growth.
• High-Pressure Sodium (HPS) Grow Lights: Emit a reddish-orange light spectrum, highly effective for flowering and fruiting. Generate significant heat.
• Metal Halide (MH) Grow Lights: Emit a bluish-white light spectrum, ideal for vegetative growth. Generate significant heat.
• Induction Grow Lights: Long lifespan and energy efficiency, but higher initial cost.
• Plasma Grow Lights: Emit a full spectrum of light, but expensive and require specialized equipment.

Plant growth lamps fall under the category of ultraviolet lamps specifically designed for plant cultivation.

Here are the relevant HS codes based on the provided reference material:

• 8539490040: This HS code covers Ultraviolet or infrared lamps; arc lamps: Other Ultraviolet lamps (Plant growth lamps utilize ultraviolet light).

  • 85: Electrical and electronic equipment.
  • 39: 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.
  • 49: Ultraviolet or infrared lamps; arc lamps.
  • 00: Other.
  • 40: Other Ultraviolet lamps (Plant growth lamps utilize ultraviolet light).

• 6701006000: This HS code covers Skins and other parts of birds with their feathers or down, feathers, parts of feathers, down and articles thereof (other than goods of heading 0505 and worked quills and scapes): Other.

  • 67: Prepared animal matter; prepared hides, skins and other animal skins.
  • 01: Skins and other parts of birds with their feathers or down, feathers, parts of feathers, down and articles thereof.
  • 00: Other.
  • 60: Other.

• 8539490040: This HS code covers Ultraviolet or infrared lamps; arc lamps: Other Ultraviolet lamps (Plant growth lamps utilize ultraviolet light).

  • 85: Electrical and electronic equipment.
  • 39: 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.
  • 49: Ultraviolet or infrared lamps; arc lamps.
  • 00: Other.
  • 40: Other Ultraviolet lamps (Plant growth lamps utilize ultraviolet light).

Regarding HS code 8539490040, please note that the description specifically mentions "Plant growth lamps utilize ultraviolet light". Therefore, confirming the lamp's use of ultraviolet light is crucial for accurate classification. The total tax rate for this HS code is 57.4%.