HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 8539.52 – Lamps; light-emitting diode (LED) light sources, light-emitting diode (LED) lamps
HS code 8539.52 is the 6-digit subheading for lamps, light-emitting diode (LED) light sources, light-emitting diode (LED) lamps. It is used for LED A-shape bulbs, LED tube lights (T8/T5 replacements), LED downlights, LED spotlights and LED panel lights.
What HS 8539.52 covers
This category encompasses complete, ready-to-use light-emitting diode (LED) lamps. These products are designed for direct installation and often serve as energy-efficient replacements for traditional incandescent, fluorescent, or high-intensity discharge (HID) lamps, or as integrated luminaires for new installations. This is a rapidly expanding segment of international trade, driven by global energy efficiency mandates, environmental concerns, and strong consumer and commercial demand for long-lasting, versatile, and often 'smart' lighting solutions. Importers include retailers, construction companies, municipalities, and individual consumers. Exporters are typically countries with strong manufacturing capabilities in electronics and lighting, benefiting from economies of scale and technological innovation.
- Covers
- LED A-shape bulbs
- LED tube lights (T8/T5 replacements)
- LED downlights
- LED spotlights
- LED panel lights
- LED street lights
- Smart LED bulbs
- LED floodlights
- Examples
- Philips Hue smart bulbs
- Cree LED bulbs
- Sylvania LED tubes
- GE LED A19
- IKEA TRÅDFRI LED lamps
Codes often confused with 8539.52
Common mistake. The key distinction from 853951 is that these are finished lamps, ready for installation, not just components. They should also not be confused with traditional filament (85392x) or discharge lamps (85393x) even if they replace them, as the underlying technology is different.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 853952, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 853952 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 69% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 25% 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 $3.6B 69% of world exports
- 2 France $260M 5.0% of world exports
- 3 Poland $257M 5.0% of world exports
World total: $5.2B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $1.4B 25% of world imports
- 2 Germany $374M 6.9% of world imports
- 3 Japan $278M 5.1% of world imports
World total: $5.4B 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 8539.52
Brazil does not split HS 8539.52: its NCM code is 8539.52.00.
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 8539.52
What is HS code 853952?
HS code 853952 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Lamps; light-emitting diode (LED) light sources, light-emitting diode (LED) lamps. This category encompasses complete, ready-to-use light-emitting diode (LED) lamps. These products are designed for direct installation and often serve as energy-efficient replacements for traditional incandescent, fluorescent, or high-intensity discharge (HID) lamps, or as integrated luminaires for new installations. This is a rapidly expanding segment of international trade, driven by global energy efficiency mandates, environmental concerns, and strong consumer and commercial demand for long-lasting, versatile, and often 'smart' lighting solutions. Importers include retailers, construction companies, municipalities, and individual consumers. Exporters are typically countries with strong manufacturing capabilities in electronics and lighting, benefiting from economies of scale and technological innovation.
What products fall under HS code 853952?
LED A-shape bulbs, LED tube lights (T8/T5 replacements), LED downlights, LED spotlights, LED panel lights, LED street lights, smart LED bulbs, LED floodlights
What are common misclassifications for HS code 853952?
The key distinction from 853951 is that these are finished lamps, ready for installation, not just components. They should also not be confused with traditional filament (85392x) or discharge lamps (85393x) even if they replace them, as the underlying technology is different.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 853952?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 853952 in UN Comtrade data were China ($3.6B, 69% of world exports), France ($260M) and Poland ($257M). World exports came to about $5.2B, 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 853952?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 853952 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($1.4B, 25% of world imports), Germany ($374M) and Japan ($278M). World imports came to about $5.4B, 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 853952 structured?
HS code 853952 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 (52) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 853952?
In Brazil, HS code 853952 is NCM 8539.52.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.