HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 8539.51 – Lamps; light-emitting diode (LED) light sources, light-emitting diode (LED) modules
HS code 8539.51 is the 6-digit subheading for lamps, light-emitting diode (LED) light sources, light-emitting diode (LED) modules. It is used for SMD LEDs, COB LEDs, high-power LEDs, LED strips (unmounted) and LED arrays.
What HS 8539.51 covers
This HS code covers the fundamental building blocks of LED lighting: individual light-emitting diode (LED) light sources and LED modules. These are not complete, ready-to-use lamps but rather components or sub-assemblies that are integrated into finished lighting products, displays, or electronic devices. The global trade in these components is immense and rapidly growing, fueled by the widespread adoption of LED technology across all sectors due to its energy efficiency, longevity, and versatility. Importers are primarily lighting manufacturers, electronics assemblers, and automotive companies that incorporate LEDs into their final products. Exporters are concentrated in countries with advanced semiconductor manufacturing capabilities and robust electronics supply chains.
- Covers
- SMD LEDs
- COB LEDs
- High-power LEDs
- LED strips (unmounted)
- LED arrays
- LED engine modules
- Automotive LED modules
- Flexible LED sheets
- Examples
- Cree XLamp LEDs
- Lumileds Luxeon LEDs
- Samsung LED modules
- Nichia LEDs
- Osram Opto Semiconductors LEDs
Codes often confused with 8539.51
Common mistake. This code is for components, not finished LED lamps (853952). The distinction lies in whether the item is a ready-to-use lamp or a part to be integrated. Also, general parts of lamps (853990) might be confused, but 853951 is specific to the LED light-emitting element itself.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 853951, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 853951 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 26% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 13% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $575M 26% of world exports
- 2 Germany $234M 11% of world exports
- 3 Malaysia $182M 8.3% of world exports
World total: $2.2B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $273M 13% of world imports
- 2 Germany $217M 10% of world imports
- 3 Mexico $115M 5.5% of world imports
World total: $2.1B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM code for 8539.51
Brazil does not split HS 8539.51: its NCM code is 8539.51.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 85.39 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 8539.51
What is HS code 853951?
HS code 853951 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Lamps; light-emitting diode (LED) light sources, light-emitting diode (LED) modules. This HS code covers the fundamental building blocks of LED lighting: individual light-emitting diode (LED) light sources and LED modules. These are not complete, ready-to-use lamps but rather components or sub-assemblies that are integrated into finished lighting products, displays, or electronic devices. The global trade in these components is immense and rapidly growing, fueled by the widespread adoption of LED technology across all sectors due to its energy efficiency, longevity, and versatility. Importers are primarily lighting manufacturers, electronics assemblers, and automotive companies that incorporate LEDs into their final products. Exporters are concentrated in countries with advanced semiconductor manufacturing capabilities and robust electronics supply chains.
What products fall under HS code 853951?
SMD LEDs, COB LEDs, high-power LEDs, LED strips (unmounted), LED arrays, LED engine modules, automotive LED modules, flexible LED sheets
What are common misclassifications for HS code 853951?
This code is for components, not finished LED lamps (853952). The distinction lies in whether the item is a ready-to-use lamp or a part to be integrated. Also, general parts of lamps (853990) might be confused, but 853951 is specific to the LED light-emitting element itself.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 853951?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 853951 in UN Comtrade data were China ($575M, 26% of world exports), Germany ($234M) and Malaysia ($182M). World exports came to about $2.2B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 853951?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 853951 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($273M, 13% of world imports), Germany ($217M) and Mexico ($115M). World imports came to about $2.1B, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
How is HS code 853951 structured?
HS code 853951 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (85) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (39) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (51) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 853951?
In Brazil, HS code 853951 is NCM 8539.51.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.