Quick trade context & HS codes

• HS heading: Table, desk, bedside or floor lamps are covered under HS 9405, specifically subheads such as 940520 (Lamps, electric; floor-standing or for table, desk or bedside). You’ll see category-level export/import numbers under HS 9405 / 940520.
• Snapshot (recent trade signals): Indian export records for table-lamp subcodes (e.g., HS 94052010) show measurable export value historically (CEIC series for India lists exports under HS 94052010). World Bank / WITS trade extracts show India exported tens of millions USD in related 9405 sub-categories in 2023 (product & partner breakdowns available). At the same time, import-into-India data shows high activity in table-lamp shipments — e.g., Volza recorded ~8,300 table-lamp import shipments into India for Oct 2023–Sep 2024 (TTM), showing this is an active traded product both ways.

Main table-lamp sub-categories

Brass & metal table lamps (traditional & decorative)

• Export signal: Widely manufactured and exported from brass/metalware hubs; many Indian exporters list brass table lamps as an export product. Trade portals and supplier directories include numerous brass lamp exporters (Moradabad is a visible supply cluster).
• Quality & buyer checks: Solid metal casting/forging quality, plating/finish (nickel/antique brass), electrical joints and earthing, stable lamp holder assembly, conforming to safety distance/creepage/clearances, packaging to avoid finish damage. Buyers often demand sample salt-spray / finish tests and electrical safety reports.
• India/regional strength: Moradabad (Uttar Pradesh) and nearby brassware towns have long experience in decorative metalwork, enabling competitive handcrafted and plated lamp ranges for export.

Glass & mosaic table lamps

• Export signal: Glass/mosaic lamps (including hand-blown and mosaic lantern-style table lamps) are produced in glass clusters such as Firozabad and exported through SME exporters. Exporter directories list glass table-lamp manufacturers in Firozabad.
• Quality & buyer checks: Glass strength, lead-free glazes, secure mounting to base, thermal safety around bulbs/LEDs, anti-break packaging, conformity to importers’ toy/safety/REACH rules where applicable (if used in children’s spaces).
• India/regional strength: Firozabad’s glass industry supplies cut, blown and mosaic glasswork suitable for decorative export lamps.

Ceramic / blue-pottery & terracotta table lamps

• Export signal: Handcrafted ceramic lamps (e.g., Jaipur blue-pottery styles) are small-volume, premium export items sold to lifestyle/home-decor buyers abroad. Retail sites and artisan exporters list these products.
• Quality & buyer checks: Glaze safety (lead-free), secure wiring entry, stability of base, approval for intended market (lab tests for finishes), and consistent batch colouring.
• India/regional strength: Jaipur and other pottery clusters produce distinct, design-led lamps that appeal to exporters targeting boutique/home-decor stores.

Wooden & eco-craft table lamps (wood base, jute/rattan shades)

• Export signal: Wood + craft lamps (hand-turned bases, woven shades) are exported as lifestyle/eco items — many SME exporters list them on trade portals.
• Quality & buyer checks: Timber species & treatment (fumigation/ISPM if wood packaging), finish durability, stable assembly, flame retardant treatment for textile shades if requested, RoHS on electrical parts.
• India/regional strength: Regions with woodworking & handicrafts (Jaipur, Jodhpur, parts of South India) supply artisanal wooden lamps for export.

Fabric-shade & textile table lamps (shaded bedside lamps)

• Export signal: Common export item for home-textile + lighting combos; suppliers produce matched lamp + shade SKUs for retailers.
• Quality & buyer checks: Shade material FR ratings, stitching & fit, consistent colourfastness, inner linings for heat resistance, correct lamp-holder & wattage labelling.
• India/regional strength: Textile clusters (Gujarat, Delhi NCR, Tirupur for certain fabrics) supply shades and assembled lamp products.

LED / energy-efficient & smart table lamps

• Export signal: Growing share of exports are LED-based table lamps (integrated LEDs, desk lamps with USB charging, smart features). Importers demand electrical/EMC/energy efficiency compliance. Trade exports in 9405 include LED luminaire types.
• Quality & buyer checks: LED driver safety, EMC/EMI compliance, lumen maintenance (L70), surge protection, thermal management, RoHS/REACH, and if exported to EU/US, CE/UL listings or equivalent test reports.
• India/regional strength: Electronic assembly clusters and lighting manufacturers (Gujarat, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka) are scaling LED luminaire production and can supply OEM/ODM LED table lamps.

Battery / portable rechargeable table lamps (LED lantern/table lamps)

• Export signal: Small rechargeable/battery table lamps (camping/desklight style) are exported in modest volumes; appear in 9405/portable lamp import–export datasets.
• Quality & buyer checks: Battery cell safety (UN38.3 for lithium), charger specs, burn/heat tests, IP rating (if outdoor), and labelling for transit.
• India/regional strength: Electronics manufacturers in Bengaluru, Chennai & NCR produce portable LED products and can integrate battery systems for export SKUs.

Regulatory & quality standards

• Indian standards for luminaires: BIS standards such as IS 10322 (Luminaires — general requirements and particular sections for portable/fixed luminaires) are applicable; LED hand lamps and many luminaires fall under BIS registration/compulsory registration schemes where specified. Exporters often follow BIS plus buyer standards (CE, EN 60598, UL).
• Plugs & cords: IS 1293 (plugs & socket outlets) / updated versions — check plug type & approval requirements for importing country.
• International buyer standards: CE (EU), EN/IEC 60598 (luminaires), UL (USA) for electrical safety; RoHS/REACH for restricted substances in electronics/finishes; UN38.3 for lithium battery transport (if applicable). Use accredited labs to produce test reports.

Export markets & data pointers

• Partner countries: WITS / World Bank trade extracts list many partner countries for India’s 9405/related exports in 2023 (wide spread — Europe, Africa, Asia, Americas). Specifics vary by sub-HS and year; you can pull country-level export tables by HS code from WITS or national trade queries.
• Recent shipment signal: CEIC reports and Volza/SEAIR trade portals provide shipment-level data for HS 94052010 and table-lamp trade flows. Use those portals for granular exporter names, ports, prices, and HS-level time series.

India-specific competitive strengths

1. Design + craft diversity: India supplies metalwork (Moradabad), glass (Firozabad), ceramics (Jaipur), wood & textile shades — enabling a wide design palette attractive to lifestyle brands.
2. SME supply base & OEM capacity: Lots of small exporters listed on trade portals (TradeIndia / ExportersIndia / SEAIR) which makes scaling bespoke collections feasible.
3. Competitive labour & finishing skills: Cost advantages on handcrafted finishes and plating/painting along with low-cost assembly for LED electronics.

Buyer checklist

1. Exact HS code & product description (e.g., HS 94052010 — Table Lamps, complete fittings).
2. Photos + dimensional drawing, packing plan and gross/net weights.
3. Electrical safety test reports (IEC/EN/UL/IS as applicable) and EMC report for LED/smart lamps.
4. Material & finish certificates (e.g., plating thickness report, lead-free glaze certificate for ceramics).
5. Sample (functional, packed) and a production Q-check (first-article inspection).
6. Battery / transport safety docs (UN38.3) if rechargeable/lithium.
7. Minimum order quantity (MOQ), lead time, and logistics Incoterm.
8. References + export invoices (to verify export experience) — use SEAIR/Volza/TradeIndia/ExportersIndia listings to cross-check.

Where I pulled key facts

• HS codes & classification guidance (UK Government / HS 9405 definitions).
• HS-level export series (India HS 94052010 historical export values) — CEIC trade series.
• India 9405 detailed partner exports (WITS / World Bank Comtrade extracts).
• Import/shipment activity (Volza table-lamp import shipments into India — useful to judge trade volumes & suppliers).
• Supplier / cluster evidence (TradeIndia, ExportersIndia listings showing Moradabad, Firozabad, Jaipur suppliers).
• Indian standards for luminaires (BIS IS 10322 series) and plugs (IS 1293).