Product classification

HS code for Desk lamp: 9405.29

Luminaires and light fittings, electric, table, desk, bedside or floor-standing, for other than use solely with light-emitting diode (LED) light sources.

Classification of desk lamp under HS 9405.29

Desk lamps are classified under HS code 9405.29. This classification is found in Chapter 94, which covers furniture, bedding, and luminaires. Heading 9405 is for luminaires and lighting fittings, including searchlights and spotlights. Subheading 9405.29 specifically identifies electric table, desk, bedside, or floor-standing luminaires that are not designed for use solely with light-emitting diode (LED) light sources. This means the lamp is typically equipped with a standard socket (like E26 or E27) intended for incandescent, halogen, or fluorescent bulbs. The classification is based on the physical design of the luminaire—specifically that it is intended to stand on a surface or the floor—and the type of lighting technology it employs. Following the 2022 updates to the Harmonized System, a clear distinction was made between LED-integrated lamps and traditional lamps. If the lamp can accept multiple types of bulbs or is specifically designed for non-LED bulbs, it falls under 9405.29. This ensures that the tariff reflects the technological nature of the lighting equipment.

Covers
  • Adjustable desk lamps (non-LED)
  • Reading lamps for tables
  • Bedside table lamps
  • Architect lamps with screw-in sockets
  • Floor-standing lamps for offices
Also under 9405.29
  • IKEA Forsa Desk Lamp
  • Pottery Barn Classic Floor Lamp
  • Target Room Essentials Table Lamp
  • Philips Hue (older non-LED specific models)
  • Artemide Tolomeo (non-LED versions)

Codes often confused with 9405.29

Common mistake. The most frequent misclassification occurs with HS code 9405.21, which is reserved for electric table, desk, bedside, or floor-standing luminaires designed for use solely with LED light sources. If the lamp has integrated LEDs that cannot be replaced with other bulb types, it must be classified under 9405.21. Another error involves HS code 9405.11 or 9405.19, which are for chandeliers and other electric ceiling or wall lighting fittings. Desk lamps must be standing units to remain in the 9405.2x series. Finally, work lights that are not intended for a desk or floor (such as clamp lights) may sometimes be moved to 9405.49 depending on their design.

9405.21Luminaires and light fittings; electric, table, desk, bedside or floor-standing, for use solely with light-emitting diode (LED) light sources9405.11Luminaires and light fittings; chandeliers and electric ceiling or wall light fittings; (excluding those used for lighting public open spaces or thoroughfares), for use solely with light-emitting diode (LED) light sources9405.19Chandeliers and electric ceiling or wall light fittings; (excluding those used for lighting public open spaces or thoroughfares), for use other than with light-emitting diode (LED) light sources94.05Luminaires and light fittings; including searchlights, spotlights and parts thereof, n.e.c.; illuminated signs, name-plates and the like, having permanently fixed light source and parts thereof n.e.c. or included9405.49Luminaires and light fittings; electric, designed for other than use solely with light-emitting diode (LED) light sources

Top exporters and importers of HS 940529 (the code used for desk lamp), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 940529 (the code used for desk lamp) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 69% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 27% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.

Figures cover everything classified under HS 940529, not only desk lamp.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 China $1.7B
  2. 2 Cambodia* ~$97M
  3. 3 Germany $94M

World total: $2.4B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 United States $424M
  2. 2 Germany $155M
  3. 3 United Kingdom $120M

World total: $1.6B 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 desk lamp

Brazil classifies desk lamp under NCM 9405.29.00: HS 9405.29 with 00 added.

Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.

Questions about desk lamp

What is the HS code for Desk lamp?

The HS code for Desk lamp is 940529 (Luminaires and light fittings; electric, table, desk, bedside or floor-standing, for other than use solely with light-emitting diode (LED) light sources). The HS code for a desk lamp that uses traditional (non-LED) bulbs is 9405.29. If it is an LED-only lamp, the code is 9405.21.

How do I classify Desk lamp for customs?

Desk lamp is classified under HS code 940529 — Luminaires and light fittings; electric, table, desk, bedside or floor-standing, for other than use solely with light-emitting diode (LED) light sources. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.

How do I distinguish between 9405.21 and 9405.29?

Classification 9405.21 is for lamps where the LED is the only possible light source (usually integrated). 9405.29 is for lamps with sockets for replaceable bulbs like incandescent or halogen.

Which countries are the top exporters of desk lamp (HS 940529)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 940529 (the code used for desk lamp) in UN Comtrade data were China ($1.7B, 69% of world exports), Cambodia (about $97M) and Germany ($94M). World exports came to about $2.4B, 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 desk lamp (HS 940529)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 940529 (the code used for desk lamp) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($424M, 27% of world imports), Germany ($155M) and the United Kingdom ($120M). World imports came to about $1.6B, 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.

Is the HS code for Desk lamp the same in all countries?

The base HS code 940529 for Desk lamp is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.

What is the NCM code for desk lamp in Brazil?

In Brazil, desk lamp (HS 940529) is classified under NCM 9405.29.00.