HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 9405.50 – Luminaires and light fittings; non-electric
HS code 9405.50 is the 6-digit subheading for luminaires and light fittings, non-electric. It is used for candle holders, oil lamps, kerosene lanterns, gas lanterns and hurricane lamps.
What HS 9405.50 covers
This HS code encompasses all luminaires and light fittings that are entirely non-electric. This broad category includes items that provide light through combustion or reflection, or simply hold non-electric light sources. Examples range from traditional oil lamps and gas lanterns to candle holders, hurricane lamps, and even decorative non-functional light fixtures. The trade in these goods is diverse, catering to niche markets like camping and outdoor recreation, emergency preparedness, religious ceremonies, and decorative home furnishings. Manufacturers are found globally, with significant production in countries known for handicrafts and metalwork. Importers include specialty stores, outdoor equipment retailers, home decor shops, and gift shops. Exporters are often small to medium-sized enterprises specializing in specific types of non-electric lighting. Key trade considerations include material quality, safety for combustion-based items, design aesthetics, and packaging for fragile goods. This category stands apart from all other 9405 codes due to its complete lack of electrical components.
- Covers
- Candle holders
- Oil lamps
- Kerosene lanterns
- Gas lanterns
- Hurricane lamps
- Decorative non-electric lanterns
- Wall sconces (for candles)
- Torches (non-electric)
- Examples
- Dietz Hurricane Lantern
- Coleman Propane Lantern
- Yankee Candle Holders
- IKEA Candle Lanterns
- Aladdin Kerosene Lamps
Codes often confused with 9405.50
Common mistake. This code is distinct from all other 9405 codes, which primarily deal with electric luminaires. Confusion might arise if an electric component is mistakenly assumed, or if decorative items are classified under general home decor (e.g., 7326 for metal articles) instead of their specific lighting function.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 940550, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 940550 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 65% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 20% 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 $574M 65% of world exports
- 2 Germany $32M 3.7% of world exports
- 3 Netherlands $31M 3.5% of world exports
World total: $883M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $178M 20% of world imports
- 2 United Kingdom $98M 11% of world imports
- 3 Germany $69M 7.7% of world imports
World total: $892M 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 9405.50
Brazil does not split HS 9405.50: its NCM code is 9405.50.00.
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 9405.50
What is HS code 940550?
HS code 940550 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Luminaires and light fittings; non-electric. This HS code encompasses all luminaires and light fittings that are entirely non-electric. This broad category includes items that provide light through combustion or reflection, or simply hold non-electric light sources. Examples range from traditional oil lamps and gas lanterns to candle holders, hurricane lamps, and even decorative non-functional light fixtures. The trade in these goods is diverse, catering to niche markets like camping and outdoor recreation, emergency preparedness, religious ceremonies, and decorative home furnishings. Manufacturers are found globally, with significant production in countries known for handicrafts and metalwork. Importers include specialty stores, outdoor equipment retailers, home decor shops, and gift shops. Exporters are often small to medium-sized enterprises specializing in specific types of non-electric lighting. Key trade considerations include material quality, safety for combustion-based items, design aesthetics, and packaging for fragile goods. This category stands apart from all other 9405 codes due to its complete lack of electrical components.
What products fall under HS code 940550?
Candle holders, Oil lamps, Kerosene lanterns, Gas lanterns, Hurricane lamps, Decorative non-electric lanterns, Wall sconces (for candles), Torches (non-electric)
What are common misclassifications for HS code 940550?
This code is distinct from all other 9405 codes, which primarily deal with electric luminaires. Confusion might arise if an electric component is mistakenly assumed, or if decorative items are classified under general home decor (e.g., 7326 for metal articles) instead of their specific lighting function.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 940550?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 940550 in UN Comtrade data were China ($574M, 65% of world exports), Germany ($32M) and the Netherlands ($31M). World exports came to about $883M, 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 940550?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 940550 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($178M, 20% of world imports), the United Kingdom ($98M) and Germany ($69M). World imports came to about $892M, 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 940550 structured?
HS code 940550 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 (50) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 940550?
In Brazil, HS code 940550 is NCM 9405.50.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.