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Torch Accessories

Torch accessories encompass a range of supplementary items used with torches (flashlights) to enhance functionality, usability, or safety. These accessories cater to diverse applications, from everyday carry to professional use.

Materials

Accessories are constructed from a variety of materials depending on their purpose:

• Aluminum: Commonly used for mounts, bezels, and bodies due to its lightweight nature and durability.
• Polymer/Plastic: Employed for lanyards, diffusers, and certain mount components, offering impact resistance and cost-effectiveness.
• Stainless Steel: Utilized for robust mounts, clips, and bezels requiring high strength and corrosion resistance.
• Silicone/Rubber: Found in grips, switches, and o-rings for improved handling, waterproofing, and shock absorption.
• Fabric/Nylon: Used for holsters, pouches, and lanyards.

Purpose & Function

The primary functions of torch accessories include:

• Mounting: Securing the torch to various surfaces (weapons, helmets, bicycles, etc.).
• Beam Modification: Altering the beam pattern (diffusers, filters).
• Power Enhancement: Increasing runtime or output (extended batteries, remote switches).
• Carrying & Storage: Providing convenient transport and protection (holsters, pouches, lanyards).
• Safety & Visibility: Enhancing user safety and signaling capabilities (color filters, strobe patterns).

Usage Scenarios

Accessories are used across a wide spectrum of applications:

• Law Enforcement/Military: Weapon mounts, remote switches, tactical filters.
• Outdoor Activities: Headlamp mounts, bicycle mounts, diffusers for camping.
• Everyday Carry: Pocket clips, lanyards, holsters for convenient access.
• Industrial/Technical: Helmet mounts, magnetic mounts, specialized filters.
• Emergency Services: Color filters for signaling, helmet mounts, remote switches.

Common Types

• Mounts:
  • Weapon Mounts: Securely attach torches to firearms.
  • Headlamp Mounts: Allow hands-free operation.
  • Helmet Mounts: For use with helmets in various applications.
  • Bicycle Mounts: Attach torches to handlebars or frames.
  • Magnetic Mounts: For temporary attachment to ferrous surfaces.
• Batteries & Chargers:
  • Extended Batteries: Increase runtime.
  • Rechargeable Batteries: Reduce cost and environmental impact.
  • Smart Chargers: Optimize charging and protect batteries.
• Switches:
  • Remote Switches: Allow remote activation/deactivation.
  • Tactical Switches: Momentary or constant-on activation.
• Filters:
  • Color Filters: Red, blue, green for signaling or specialized applications.
  • Diffusion Filters: Soften the beam for close-range illumination.
• Bezels:
  • Smooth Bezels: Protect the lens and provide a streamlined appearance.
  • Strike Bezels: For self-defense applications.
• Lanyards & Holsters:
  • Lanyards: For convenient carrying.
  • Holsters: Provide secure storage and quick access.
• Diffusers:
  • Beam Softening Diffusers: Reduce glare and create a wider beam.
  • Lantern Diffusers: Transform a torch into a makeshift lantern.

Torch accessories are not explicitly defined within the provided reference material. However, based on potential functionalities and applications, the following HS codes may be relevant:

• 9620003090: Monopods, bipods, tripods and similar articles: Accessories for the instruments and appliances, including rangefinders, of heading 9015 Other.

  • 96: Miscellaneous manufactured articles.
  • 20: Miscellaneous manufactured articles.
  • 00: Other.
  • 30: Accessories for the instruments and appliances, including rangefinders, of heading 9015.
  • 90: Other.
  • This code applies to accessories used with instruments and appliances of heading 9015. If the torch is considered an instrument or appliance under heading 9015, its accessories would fall under this classification. The applicable tax rate is the rate applicable to the article of which it is an accessory + 30.0%.

• 8513902000: 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: Parts: Of flashlights.

  • 85: Electrical machinery and equipment.
  • 13: Electrical lamps and lighting equipment.
  • 90: Portable electric lamps.
  • 20: Parts of flashlights.
  • If the torch accessories are parts specifically for flashlights (portable electric lamps), this code may be applicable. The total tax rate is 92.5%.

• 8513904000: 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: Parts: Other.

  • 85: Electrical machinery and equipment.
  • 13: Electrical lamps and lighting equipment.
  • 90: Portable electric lamps.
  • 40: Other parts.
  • If the torch accessories are parts for portable electric lamps but are not specifically for flashlights, this code may be applicable. The total tax rate is 58.5%.

According to the provided reference material, the HS code options related to 'torch accessories' are limited, with only the following 3 found.