HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 9405.39 – Luminaires and light fittings; electric, lighting strings of a kind used for Christmas trees, for other than use solely with light-emitting diode (LED) light sources
HS code 9405.39 is the 6-digit subheading for luminaires and light fittings, electric, lighting strings of a kind used for Christmas trees, for other than use solely with light-emitting diode (LED) light sources. It is used for incandescent Christmas string lights, mini incandescent Christmas lights, C7/C9 incandescent Christmas lights, bubble lights for Christmas trees and halogen Christmas string lights.
What HS 9405.39 covers
This HS code pertains to electric lighting strings specifically designed for Christmas trees, but which are *not* exclusively for LED light sources. This category primarily includes traditional incandescent or halogen string lights, which were once the standard for holiday decorations. While the market has largely shifted towards LED alternatives due to energy efficiency and longevity, there's still a niche demand for these classic lights, often for their specific warm glow or lower upfront cost. Manufacturers, predominantly in Asia, continue to produce these, though in smaller volumes compared to their LED counterparts. Importers are typically discount retailers, seasonal goods distributors, and sometimes specialty stores catering to traditional preferences. Trade considerations include electrical safety standards, bulb replacement availability, and voltage compatibility. The "other than solely with LED" clause is the defining characteristic, differentiating it from the more modern LED versions.
- Covers
- Incandescent Christmas string lights
- Mini incandescent Christmas lights
- C7/C9 incandescent Christmas lights
- Bubble lights for Christmas trees
- Halogen Christmas string lights
- Examples
- GE Incandescent Christmas Lights
- NOMA Incandescent C7 Lights
- Celebrations Incandescent Mini Lights
- Sylvania Incandescent Christmas Lights
- Old-fashioned Bubble Lights
Codes often confused with 9405.39
Common mistake. The primary confusion arises with 940531, which covers LED Christmas tree lighting strings. The distinction hinges entirely on whether the lights are "solely with LED" or "other than solely with LED."
Top exporters and importers of HS code 940539, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 940539 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 78% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 31% 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 $445M 78% of world exports
- 2 Cambodia* ~$68M 12% of world exports · partner records ↗
- 3 Italy $9.2M 1.6% of world exports
World total: $570M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $91M 31% of world imports
- 2 Italy $30M 10% of world imports
- 3 United Kingdom $22M 7.3% of world imports
World total: $296M 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 marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. 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 9405.39
Brazil does not split HS 9405.39: its NCM code is 9405.39.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 94.05 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 9405.39
What is HS code 940539?
HS code 940539 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Luminaires and light fittings; electric, lighting strings of a kind used for Christmas trees, for other than use solely with light-emitting diode (LED) light sources. This HS code pertains to electric lighting strings specifically designed for Christmas trees, but which are *not* exclusively for LED light sources. This category primarily includes traditional incandescent or halogen string lights, which were once the standard for holiday decorations. While the market has largely shifted towards LED alternatives due to energy efficiency and longevity, there's still a niche demand for these classic lights, often for their specific warm glow or lower upfront cost. Manufacturers, predominantly in Asia, continue to produce these, though in smaller volumes compared to their LED counterparts. Importers are typically discount retailers, seasonal goods distributors, and sometimes specialty stores catering to traditional preferences. Trade considerations include electrical safety standards, bulb replacement availability, and voltage compatibility. The "other than solely with LED" clause is the defining characteristic, differentiating it from the more modern LED versions.
What products fall under HS code 940539?
Incandescent Christmas string lights, Mini incandescent Christmas lights, C7/C9 incandescent Christmas lights, Bubble lights for Christmas trees, Halogen Christmas string lights
What are common misclassifications for HS code 940539?
The primary confusion arises with 940531, which covers LED Christmas tree lighting strings. The distinction hinges entirely on whether the lights are "solely with LED" or "other than solely with LED."
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 940539?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 940539 in UN Comtrade data were China ($445M, 78% of world exports), Cambodia (about $68M) and Italy ($9.2M). World exports came to about $570M, 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 940539?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 940539 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($91M, 31% of world imports), Italy ($30M) and the United Kingdom ($22M). World imports came to about $296M, 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 940539 structured?
HS code 940539 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (94) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (05) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (39) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 940539?
In Brazil, HS code 940539 is NCM 9405.39.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.