灯具出口美国全攻略：从认证要求到物流解决方案
中国灯具出口美国市场概况
Overview of Chinese Lighting Exports to US Market
美国发明家爱迪生发明了电灯，这是人类的一次伟大的革命。经过了一百多年，灯具进入了 LED 时代，但电灯的故乡美国，却已经不是灯具的制造大国。
Thomas Edison invented the electric light bulb, marking a revolutionary moment in human history. After over a century, lighting has entered the LED era, but the United States, the birthplace of electric lighting, is no longer a major manufacturing country for lighting products.
近年来，中国照明行业的出口规模持续扩大。2021年中国照明行业共完成出口总额654.70亿美元，同比增长达24.50%，比2019年增长44.09%，两年平均增长率达到两位数的12.95%。
In recent years, China's lighting industry has seen continuous export growth. In 2021, China's lighting exports totaled $65.47 billion, a 24.50% year-on-year increase and 44.09% higher than 2019, with a two-year average growth rate of 12.95%.
目前随着科技的发展，灯具的种类也越来越多，功能性也越来越复杂，"复古、简约、时尚"的灯具越来越受到美国人民的喜爱。
With technological advancements, lighting products have become more diverse and functionally sophisticated. "Vintage, minimalist, and fashionable" lighting fixtures are increasingly popular among American consumers.
美国市场主要灯具品类
Main Lighting Categories in US Market
美国站点销售的主要照明产品包括：季节性/装饰性灯饰、便携式灯具、固定式灯具、手电筒、带电池的手灯、工作灯、光源、小夜灯、低压庭院灯、LED 驱动器，控制器；LED模块等。
Major lighting products sold in the US market include: seasonal/decorative lighting, portable lamps, fixed luminaires, flashlights, battery-powered hand lamps, work lights, light sources, night lights, low-voltage garden lights, LED drivers and controllers, LED modules, etc.
比如美国的圣诞节家家户户都需要装饰圣诞树，届时圣诞灯串非常好卖的灯类。
For example, Christmas light strings become best-sellers during the holiday season when American households decorate their Christmas trees.
灯具出口美国认证要求
US Certification Requirements for Lighting Exports
灯具类产品因为属于电器，跟人生活息息相关，同时有着一定的安全影响。所以灯具出口美国要符合美国当地的安规标准。
As electrical products closely related to daily life with significant safety implications, lighting fixtures exported to the US must comply with local safety standards.
1、电气安全认证，即 UL认证。主要的认证测试标准有UL 8750、UL 1598、UL 153、UL 1993、UL 1574、UL 2108、UL 1310、UL 1012等等。
1. Electrical Safety Certification (UL Certification): Main testing standards include UL 8750, UL 1598, UL 153, UL 1993, UL 1574, UL 2108, UL 1310, UL 1012, etc.
2、能效认证，主要是能源之星，DLC，LIGHTING FACTS LABEL，FTC能效标贴，加州能效等。
2. Energy Efficiency Certification: Including ENERGY STAR, DLC, Lighting Facts Label, FTC Energy Guide Label, California Energy Efficiency standards, etc.
3、FCC 认证。如果灯具类产品带无线射频遥控、开关、调光等功能，则需要提供FCC认证。
3. FCC Certification: Required for lighting products with wireless RF remote control, switching, dimming functions.
美国灯具出口物流方案
Logistics Solutions for US Lighting Exports
灯具有很多种类，但是大部分都是玻璃易碎，对于易碎产品需要包装保护好，并且购买运输保险。
Lighting products come in various types, most being fragile glass items that require proper packaging and transportation insurance.
小型灯具运输方案：LED灯串之类的直接通过美国空运专线或者国际快递就能正常运输。
Small Lighting Products: Items like LED light strings can be shipped via US air freight or international express.
超大件灯具运输方案：园艺灯、落地灯之类的超大件适合通过盐田美国超大件海卡渠道运输。
Oversized Lighting Products: Garden lights and floor lamps are suitable for oversized ocean freight services.
美国超大件海卡渠道要求：
Requirements for Oversized Ocean Freight:
- 单件产品任一长度不超过200cm，实际重量低于2000KG
- Maximum single piece: 200cm in any dimension, under 2000kg
- 单件超过60kg或最长边超150cm的货物需打木架木箱
- Items over 60kg or with longest side exceeding 150cm require wooden crates
- 尺寸单边超200CM，实重超1000磅（400KG）收件人自备叉车
- Items exceeding 200cm or 400kg require recipient's forklift for unloading
亚马逊仓储建议：超大件因为体积大占地空间多，一般亚马逊仓库仓储费用也是非常昂贵，可以通过美国海外仓来存放。
Amazon FBA Advice: Due to high storage fees for oversized items, using US fulfillment centers can be more cost-effective.
