HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 9405.42 – Luminaires and light fittings; electric, designed for use solely with light-emitting diode (LED) light sources
HS code 9405.42 is the 6-digit subheading for luminaires and light fittings, electric, designed for use solely with light-emitting diode (LED) light sources. It is used for LED downlights, LED panel lights, LED strip lights, LED track lights and LED high bay lights.
What HS 9405.42 covers
This HS code is a very broad and significant category, encompassing all electric luminaires and light fittings designed *exclusively* for LED light sources, excluding those specifically covered by other subheadings (like Christmas lights or photovoltaic types). This is the modern standard for most general lighting applications, from residential to commercial and industrial. The global trade in these products is immense, with manufacturing hubs primarily in China, but also significant production in Europe, North America, and Southeast Asia. Importers include construction companies, electrical wholesalers, retail chains, and specialized lighting distributors. Exporters are often large-scale lighting manufacturers. Key trade considerations include energy efficiency ratings, lumen output, color temperature, dimming capabilities, smart home integration, and various safety and performance certifications (e.g., Energy Star, CE, UL). This code represents the vast majority of new lighting products entering the market due to LED's superior efficiency and lifespan.
- Covers
- LED downlights
- LED panel lights
- LED strip lights
- LED track lights
- LED high bay lights
- LED office lighting
- LED street lights
- LED floodlights
- Examples
- Philips Hue Smart Bulbs (integrated fixtures)
- Cree LED Recessed Lighting
- Lithonia Lighting LED Troffers
- Signify (Philips Lighting) LED fixtures
- Feit Electric LED fixtures
Codes often confused with 9405.42
Common mistake. This code is often confused with 940549, which covers non-LED specific luminaires. The crucial distinction is the "solely with LED" clause. It can also be confused with 940510 (chandeliers) if they are not LED-specific, or 940520 (table/desk lamps) if they are LED-specific.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 940542, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 940542 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 64% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 17% 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 $11.4B 64% of world exports
- 2 Germany $1.2B 6.6% of world exports
- 3 Poland $534M 3.0% of world exports
World total: $17.8B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $2.1B 17% of world imports
- 2 Germany $1.2B 9.9% of world imports
- 3 Netherlands $532M 4.4% of world imports
World total: $12.2B 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 9405.42
Brazil does not split HS 9405.42: its NCM code is 9405.42.00.
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 9405.42
What is HS code 940542?
HS code 940542 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Luminaires and light fittings; electric, designed for use solely with light-emitting diode (LED) light sources. This HS code is a very broad and significant category, encompassing all electric luminaires and light fittings designed *exclusively* for LED light sources, excluding those specifically covered by other subheadings (like Christmas lights or photovoltaic types). This is the modern standard for most general lighting applications, from residential to commercial and industrial. The global trade in these products is immense, with manufacturing hubs primarily in China, but also significant production in Europe, North America, and Southeast Asia. Importers include construction companies, electrical wholesalers, retail chains, and specialized lighting distributors. Exporters are often large-scale lighting manufacturers. Key trade considerations include energy efficiency ratings, lumen output, color temperature, dimming capabilities, smart home integration, and various safety and performance certifications (e.g., Energy Star, CE, UL). This code represents the vast majority of new lighting products entering the market due to LED's superior efficiency and lifespan.
What products fall under HS code 940542?
LED downlights, LED panel lights, LED strip lights, LED track lights, LED high bay lights, LED office lighting, LED street lights, LED floodlights
What are common misclassifications for HS code 940542?
This code is often confused with 940549, which covers non-LED specific luminaires. The crucial distinction is the "solely with LED" clause. It can also be confused with 940510 (chandeliers) if they are not LED-specific, or 940520 (table/desk lamps) if they are LED-specific.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 940542?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 940542 in UN Comtrade data were China ($11.4B, 64% of world exports), Germany ($1.2B) and Poland ($534M). World exports came to about $17.8B, 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 940542?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 940542 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($2.1B, 17% of world imports), Germany ($1.2B) and the Netherlands ($532M). World imports came to about $12.2B, 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.
How is HS code 940542 structured?
HS code 940542 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 (42) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 940542?
In Brazil, HS code 940542 is NCM 9405.42.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.