HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 9405.91 – Lamps and light fittings; parts thereof, of glass
HS code 9405.91 is the 6-digit subheading for lamps and light fittings, parts thereof, of glass. It is used for glass lamp shades, chandelier glass arms, glass diffusers for ceiling lights, decorative glass panels for luminaires and optical glass lenses for spotlights.
What HS 9405.91 covers
This HS code specifically covers parts of lamps and light fittings made from glass. This includes a wide array of components such as glass shades, diffusers, lenses, and decorative elements used in various lighting applications, from residential to commercial and industrial. International trade in these components is integral to the global lighting manufacturing supply chain, with specialized glass producers supplying parts to lamp assemblers worldwide. Importers are typically lighting fixture manufacturers, repair shops, and sometimes retailers of decorative lighting. Exporters are countries with strong glass manufacturing capabilities, often leveraging specific expertise in optical or decorative glass production. Key factors in trade include the quality of glass (e.g., heat resistance, clarity, decorative finish), precision of manufacturing, and compliance with safety standards for lighting components. The demand for these parts is directly tied to the overall production and maintenance of lighting fixtures, both traditional and modern.
- Covers
- Glass lamp shades
- Chandelier glass arms
- Glass diffusers for ceiling lights
- Decorative glass panels for luminaires
- Optical glass lenses for spotlights
- Frosted glass globes
- Borosilicate glass covers
- Pendant light glass domes
- Examples
- Murano glass chandelier components
- Tiffany lamp glass panels
- IKEA lamp glass shades
- replacement glass globes for outdoor lanterns
- Schott glass lighting components
Codes often confused with 9405.91
Common mistake. Can be confused with general glass articles (7013 or 7020) if not clearly identifiable as a part of a lamp or light fitting, or with complete glass lamps (e.g., 940510, 940520) if the item is a finished product.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 940591, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 940591 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 65% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 11% 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 $264M 65% of world exports
- 2 Italy $18M 4.4% of world exports
- 3 Germany $18M 4.4% of world exports
World total: $405M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $37M 11% of world imports
- 2 Vietnam* ~$33M 9.7% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 3 Spain $25M 7.4% of world imports
World total: $341M 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 9405.91
Brazil does not split HS 9405.91: its NCM code is 9405.91.00.
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 9405.91
What is HS code 940591?
HS code 940591 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Lamps and light fittings; parts thereof, of glass. This HS code specifically covers parts of lamps and light fittings made from glass. This includes a wide array of components such as glass shades, diffusers, lenses, and decorative elements used in various lighting applications, from residential to commercial and industrial. International trade in these components is integral to the global lighting manufacturing supply chain, with specialized glass producers supplying parts to lamp assemblers worldwide. Importers are typically lighting fixture manufacturers, repair shops, and sometimes retailers of decorative lighting. Exporters are countries with strong glass manufacturing capabilities, often leveraging specific expertise in optical or decorative glass production. Key factors in trade include the quality of glass (e.g., heat resistance, clarity, decorative finish), precision of manufacturing, and compliance with safety standards for lighting components. The demand for these parts is directly tied to the overall production and maintenance of lighting fixtures, both traditional and modern.
What products fall under HS code 940591?
Glass lamp shades, chandelier glass arms, glass diffusers for ceiling lights, decorative glass panels for luminaires, optical glass lenses for spotlights, frosted glass globes, borosilicate glass covers, pendant light glass domes
What are common misclassifications for HS code 940591?
Can be confused with general glass articles (7013 or 7020) if not clearly identifiable as a part of a lamp or light fitting, or with complete glass lamps (e.g., 940510, 940520) if the item is a finished product.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 940591?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 940591 in UN Comtrade data were China ($264M, 65% of world exports), Italy ($18M) and Germany ($18M). World exports came to about $405M, 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 940591?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 940591 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($37M, 11% of world imports), Vietnam (about $33M) and Spain ($25M). World imports came to about $341M, 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 940591 structured?
HS code 940591 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 (91) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 940591?
In Brazil, HS code 940591 is NCM 9405.91.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.