8513.10.20.00 - Flashlights

This HTS category, 8513.10.20.00, specifically covers flashlights. Flashlights are portable electric lamps designed to operate independently using their own power source, such as dry cell batteries or rechargeable storage batteries. These devices are characterized by their handheld nature and primary function of providing directed illumination for temporary or mobile use. The classification hinges on the product being a self-contained lighting device, excluding larger electrical lighting equipment covered elsewhere in heading 8512.

This specific subheading is distinguished from its sibling, 8513.10.40.00, which encompasses "Other" portable electric lamps. While this category is dedicated solely to flashlights, the "Other" category would capture any portable electric lamps that do not fit the specific definition of a flashlight, potentially including other forms of battery-powered portable lighting that might not be handheld or designed for the same primary use as a flashlight. The key differentiator lies in the common understanding and design of a flashlight as a portable, often handheld, illuminator.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS structure, there are no further subcategories under 8513.10.20.00. Therefore, classification within this specific code is conclusive for goods meeting the definition of a flashlight. When classifying, ensure the product is indeed a portable electric lamp powered by its own source and designed for the typical use associated with a flashlight.