HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 9405.69 – Luminaires; illuminated signs, illuminated name-plates and the like, designed for other than use solely with light-emitting diode (LED) light sources
HS code 9405.69 is the 6-digit subheading for luminaires, illuminated signs, illuminated name-plates and the like, designed for other than use solely with light-emitting diode (LED) light sources. It is used for fluorescent office luminaires, halogen track lighting, incandescent chandeliers, neon signs and traditional street lamps.
What HS 9405.69 covers
This code covers luminaires, illuminated signs, and similar articles designed for use with light sources other than solely light-emitting diodes (LEDs). This includes fixtures intended for incandescent, fluorescent, halogen, or mixed light sources, or those that are technology-agnostic. International trade involves a diverse range of manufacturers, from industrial lighting giants to decorative fixture specialists. Importers are typically construction companies, retail chains, hospitality businesses, and wholesalers, while exporters are often countries with established lighting manufacturing industries. Key considerations in trade include design aesthetics, safety standards, energy efficiency (even if not LED-specific), and compatibility with local electrical grids. While the market is gradually shifting towards LED-exclusive solutions, there remains significant demand for replacement fixtures, heritage lighting, and specific industrial or commercial applications that utilize traditional lighting technologies.
- Covers
- Fluorescent office luminaires
- Halogen track lighting
- Incandescent chandeliers
- Neon signs
- Traditional street lamps
- Illuminated exit signs (non-LED)
- Decorative wall sconces (non-LED)
- Metal halide floodlights
- Examples
- Philips fluorescent fixtures
- GE traditional streetlights
- Lithonia Lighting commercial fixtures
- custom neon signs
- Artemide Tolomeo (non-LED versions)
Codes often confused with 9405.69
Common mistake. Often confused with 940510 (LED luminaires) or 940540 (other electric lamps and lighting fittings) if the light source type isn't clearly specified, or 940561 (LED illuminated signs) if the sign is solely LED.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 940569, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 940569 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 37% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Saudi Arabia, with 8.5% 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 $121M 37% of world exports
- 2 Türkiye $17M 5.4% of world exports
- 3 Italy $17M 5.3% of world exports
World total: $324M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Saudi Arabia $25M 8.5% of world imports
- 2 Germany $20M 6.6% of world imports
- 3 United States $17M 5.8% of world imports
World total: $298M 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 9405.69
Brazil does not split HS 9405.69: its NCM code is 9405.69.00.
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 9405.69
What is HS code 940569?
HS code 940569 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Luminaires; illuminated signs, illuminated name-plates and the like, designed for other than use solely with light-emitting diode (LED) light sources. This code covers luminaires, illuminated signs, and similar articles designed for use with light sources other than solely light-emitting diodes (LEDs). This includes fixtures intended for incandescent, fluorescent, halogen, or mixed light sources, or those that are technology-agnostic. International trade involves a diverse range of manufacturers, from industrial lighting giants to decorative fixture specialists. Importers are typically construction companies, retail chains, hospitality businesses, and wholesalers, while exporters are often countries with established lighting manufacturing industries. Key considerations in trade include design aesthetics, safety standards, energy efficiency (even if not LED-specific), and compatibility with local electrical grids. While the market is gradually shifting towards LED-exclusive solutions, there remains significant demand for replacement fixtures, heritage lighting, and specific industrial or commercial applications that utilize traditional lighting technologies.
What products fall under HS code 940569?
Fluorescent office luminaires, halogen track lighting, incandescent chandeliers, neon signs, traditional street lamps, illuminated exit signs (non-LED), decorative wall sconces (non-LED), metal halide floodlights
What are common misclassifications for HS code 940569?
Often confused with 940510 (LED luminaires) or 940540 (other electric lamps and lighting fittings) if the light source type isn't clearly specified, or 940561 (LED illuminated signs) if the sign is solely LED.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 940569?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 940569 in UN Comtrade data were China ($121M, 37% of world exports), Türkiye ($17M) and Italy ($17M). World exports came to about $324M, 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 940569?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 940569 in UN Comtrade data were Saudi Arabia ($25M, 8.5% of world imports), Germany ($20M) and the United States ($17M). World imports came to about $298M, 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 940569 structured?
HS code 940569 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 (69) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 940569?
In Brazil, HS code 940569 is NCM 9405.69.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.