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HTS Code · Chapter 85 · Updated Nov 9, 2026

8539.32.00.20Sodium vapor

Also written 8539320020 and 8539.32.0020

HTS Code 8539.32.00.20 covers any article best defined as Machinery and Mechanical Appliances; Electrical Equipment; Parts Thereof; Sound Recorders and Reproducers, Television Image and Sound Recorders and Reproducers, and Parts and Accessories of Such ArticlesElectrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers, television image and sound recorders and reproducers, and parts and accessories of such articlesElectrical filament or discharge lamps, including sealed beam lamp units and ultraviolet or infrared lamps; arc lamps; light-emitting diode (LED) light sources; parts thereof:Discharge lamps, other than ultraviolet lamps:Mercury or sodium vapor lamps; metal halide lampsSodium vapor in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule.

As of Nov 9, 2026, US imports of sodium vapor (HTS 8539.32.00.20) from China pay 39.9% in duties: the 2.4% base rate plus Section 301 – China (25%) and Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).

From China, the total duty on 8539.32.00.20 last changed on Jul 24, 2026, from 37.4% to 39.9%. It has changed 2 times since Nov 17, 2025.

Estimated Duty on 8539.32.00.20

$10,000.00 by ocean, entered Nov 9, 2026

China
Total duty
39.9%
$3,990.00 on this shipment
Fees
0.47%
MPF + HMF · $47.14
Duty + fees
40.37%
Payable to CBP
Landed cost
$14,037.14
On $10,000.00 customs value
  • Base duty2.4%
  • Section 301 – China25%
  • Section 301 – Forced Labor12.5%
  • Customs fees0.47%

Chapter 99 lines9903.88.03Section 301 China: List 39903.05.31Section 301 Forced Labor – China

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Base Duty Rates for 8539.32.00.20

Set at 8539.32.00 in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule

General Rate of Duty
2.4%
Special Rate of Duty
Free
A*AUBHCLCODEILJOKRMAOMPPAPESSG
Column 2 (Non-NTR)
20%
Units of Quantity
No.
Total duty by countryAll 20 →
  • China39.9%
  • Mexico12.4%
  • Canada12.4%
  • Vietnam14.9%
  • Germany10%

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Top origins · US imports 2025

Top Origins: Countries the US Imports HTS 8539.32.00.20 From

In 2025 the US imported $8M of sodium vapor (HTS 8539.32.00.20), down 26% on 2024, mostly from China (53%), Poland (30%) and Germany (6%). Each country's total duty today is shown beside its imports.

Country of originUS imports, 2025Sharevs 2024Total duty today
China$4M53%41%39.9%
Poland$2M30%11%10%
Germany$451K6%94%10%
Belgium$408K5%404%10%
Thailand$193K2%New14.9%
Netherlands$124K2%82%10%
India$114K1%71%12.4%
Japan$11K0%450%12.5%
United Kingdom$8K0%27%12.4%
Slovakia$3K0%50%10%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, general imports. Duty on a $10,000 ocean shipment entered today, before customs fees. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.

Tariffs by country · Nov 9, 2026

US Import Duty on HTS 8539.32.00.20 by Country of Origin

As of Nov 9, 2026, US imports of sodium vapor (HTS 8539.32.00.20) from China pay 39.9% in duties: the 2.4% base rate plus Section 301 – China (25%) and Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%). Of the 20 largest sources of US imports, the lowest total is 10%, from Germany, Taiwan and 3 more.

Total duty from China
39.9%
Base rate plus 2 additional tariffs
Lowest total duty
10%
From Germany, Taiwan and 3 more
Countries with additional tariffs
20 of 20
Section 232, 301 and other Chapter 99 duties
Country of originBase rateAdditional tariffsTotal duty
China2.4%39.9%
Mexico2.4%12.4%0% with USMCA
Canada2.4%12.4%0% with USMCA
Vietnam2.4%14.9%
Germany2.4%10%
Japan2.4%12.5%
South Korea2.4%12.5%
Taiwan2.4%10%
India2.4%12.4%
Ireland2.4%10%
Italy2.4%10%
Switzerland2.4%12.5%
Thailand2.4%14.9%
Malaysia2.4%12.4%
United Kingdom2.4%12.4%
France2.4%10%
Indonesia2.4%12.4%
Brazil2.4%39.9%
Bangladesh2.4%12.4%
Cambodia2.4%12.4%
Duty from each country, in words
  • As of Nov 9, 2026, US imports of sodium vapor (HTS 8539.32.00.20) from China pay 39.9% in duties: the 2.4% base rate plus Section 301 – China (25%) and Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
  • As of Nov 9, 2026, US imports of sodium vapor (HTS 8539.32.00.20) from Mexico pay 12.4% in duties: the 2.4% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%). With USMCA, qualifying goods pay 0%.
  • As of Nov 9, 2026, US imports of sodium vapor (HTS 8539.32.00.20) from Canada pay 12.4% in duties: the 2.4% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%). With USMCA, qualifying goods pay 0%.
  • As of Nov 9, 2026, US imports of sodium vapor (HTS 8539.32.00.20) from Vietnam pay 14.9% in duties: the 2.4% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
  • As of Nov 9, 2026, US imports of sodium vapor (HTS 8539.32.00.20) from Germany pay 10% in duties: the 2.4% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (7.6%).
  • As of Nov 9, 2026, US imports of sodium vapor (HTS 8539.32.00.20) from Japan pay 12.5% in duties: the 2.4% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10.1%).
  • As of Nov 9, 2026, US imports of sodium vapor (HTS 8539.32.00.20) from South Korea pay 12.5% in duties: the 2.4% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10.1%).
  • As of Nov 9, 2026, US imports of sodium vapor (HTS 8539.32.00.20) from Taiwan pay 10% in duties: the 2.4% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (7.6%).
  • As of Nov 9, 2026, US imports of sodium vapor (HTS 8539.32.00.20) from India pay 12.4% in duties: the 2.4% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
  • As of Nov 9, 2026, US imports of sodium vapor (HTS 8539.32.00.20) from Ireland pay 10% in duties: the 2.4% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (7.6%).
  • As of Nov 9, 2026, US imports of sodium vapor (HTS 8539.32.00.20) from Italy pay 10% in duties: the 2.4% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (7.6%).
  • As of Nov 9, 2026, US imports of sodium vapor (HTS 8539.32.00.20) from Switzerland pay 12.5% in duties: the 2.4% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10.1%).
  • As of Nov 9, 2026, US imports of sodium vapor (HTS 8539.32.00.20) from Thailand pay 14.9% in duties: the 2.4% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
  • As of Nov 9, 2026, US imports of sodium vapor (HTS 8539.32.00.20) from Malaysia pay 12.4% in duties: the 2.4% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
  • As of Nov 9, 2026, US imports of sodium vapor (HTS 8539.32.00.20) from United Kingdom pay 12.4% in duties: the 2.4% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
  • As of Nov 9, 2026, US imports of sodium vapor (HTS 8539.32.00.20) from France pay 10% in duties: the 2.4% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (7.6%).
  • As of Nov 9, 2026, US imports of sodium vapor (HTS 8539.32.00.20) from Indonesia pay 12.4% in duties: the 2.4% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
  • As of Nov 9, 2026, US imports of sodium vapor (HTS 8539.32.00.20) from Brazil pay 39.9% in duties: the 2.4% base rate plus Section 301 – Brazil (25%) and Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
  • As of Nov 9, 2026, US imports of sodium vapor (HTS 8539.32.00.20) from Bangladesh pay 12.4% in duties: the 2.4% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).
  • As of Nov 9, 2026, US imports of sodium vapor (HTS 8539.32.00.20) from Cambodia pay 12.4% in duties: the 2.4% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%).

Duties on goods entered Nov 9, 2026 at the general rate (Column 2 where it applies), with tariff data verified through 2026 HTS Revision 20. Totals are before customs fees (MPF, HMF) and any antidumping or countervailing duties (AD/CVD); with a free account, the calculator checks the AD/CVD cases that may cover your import. Some tariffs and exemptions depend on details such as metal content or end use, which the calculator asks about. See US tariffs for every country.

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What does HTS code 8539.32.00.20 cover?

HTS code 8539.32.00.20 covers sodium vapor, classified under Chapter 85 (Electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers, television image and sound recorders and reproducers, and parts and accessories of such articles) in the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule. The general duty rate is 2.4%.

What is the duty rate for HTS 8539.32.00.20?

The general (Column 1) rate of duty for HTS 8539.32.00.20 is 2.4%. Goods that qualify for a trade program can enter at the special rate: Free (A*,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG). The Column 2 rate, for countries without normal trade relations, is 20%. Additional Chapter 99 tariffs, such as Section 301 and Section 232, can apply on top depending on the country of origin.

What is the US tariff on sodium vapor (HTS 8539.32.00.20) from China?

As of Nov 9, 2026, US imports of sodium vapor (HTS 8539.32.00.20) from China pay 39.9% in duties: the 2.4% base rate plus Section 301 – China (25%) and Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).

What is the US tariff on sodium vapor (HTS 8539.32.00.20) from Vietnam?

As of Nov 9, 2026, US imports of sodium vapor (HTS 8539.32.00.20) from Vietnam pay 14.9% in duties: the 2.4% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).

What is the US tariff on sodium vapor (HTS 8539.32.00.20) from Mexico?

As of Nov 9, 2026, US imports of sodium vapor (HTS 8539.32.00.20) from Mexico pay 12.4% in duties: the 2.4% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%). Goods that qualify for USMCA pay 0%.

Where does the US import HTS 8539.32.00.20 from?

In 2025 the US imported $8M of sodium vapor under HTS 8539.32.00.20, mostly from China (53%), Poland (30%) and Germany (6%), according to U.S. Census Bureau import data.

Which country has the lowest US duty on HTS 8539.32.00.20?

Of the 20 largest sources of US imports, the lowest total duty on HTS 8539.32.00.20 is 10%, from Germany, Taiwan and 3 more, as of the tariffs in effect on 2026-11-09.

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