Product classification

HS code for Diode: 8541.10

Electrical apparatus, diodes, other than photosensitive or light-emitting diodes (LED).

Classification of diode under HS 8541.10

Diodes are classified under HS code 8541.10. This classification falls within Chapter 85, which covers electrical machinery and equipment. Heading 8541 specifically includes semiconductor devices such as diodes, transistors, and similar devices. Subheading 8541.10 is reserved for diodes other than photosensitive or light-emitting diodes (LEDs). A diode is a discrete semiconductor component that allows current to flow in one direction while blocking it in the other. This classification applies to components that are not yet assembled into circuits or modules, provided they retain their individual character as discrete semiconductors. The classification is based on the physical properties and the electronic function of the device as a semiconductor junction.

Covers
  • Zener diodes
  • Rectifier diodes
  • Schottky diodes
  • Voltage regulator diodes
  • Switching diodes
  • Signal diodes
Also under 8541.10
  • 1N4007 rectifier diode
  • BZX84C Zener diode
  • BAT54 Schottky diode
  • Vishay 1N4148
  • ON Semiconductor MBRS140

Codes often confused with 8541.10

Common mistake. Diodes are frequently misclassified under 8541.41 (Light-emitting diodes) or 8541.42 (Photosensitive diodes). While these are also diodes, the HS system separates them based on their specific optical properties. Additionally, if a diode is part of a monolithic integrated circuit, it is classified under 8542.39 rather than 8541.10. Discrete components must be distinguished from integrated circuits for correct tariff application.

8541.41Electrical apparatus; photosensitive semiconductor devices, light emitting diodes (LED)8541.42Electrical apparatus; photosensitive semiconductor devices, photovoltaic cells not assembled in modules or made up into panels8542.39Electronic integrated circuits; n.e.c. in heading no. 8542

Top exporters and importers of HS 854110 (the code used for diode), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 854110 (the code used for diode) in UN Comtrade data was Hong Kong, with 23% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was China, with 21% 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 854110, not only diode.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 Hong Kong $2.8B
  2. 2 China $2.8B
  3. 3 Germany $1.2B

World total: $12.3B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 China $2.9B
  2. 2 Hong Kong $2.6B
  3. 3 Germany $1.1B

World total: $13.7B 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 codes for diode

Brazil splits HS 8541.10 into 12 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:

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

Questions about diode

What is the HS code for Diode?

The HS code for Diode is 854110 (Electrical apparatus; diodes, other than photosensitive or light-emitting diodes (LED)).

How do I classify Diode for customs?

Diode is classified under HS code 854110 — Electrical apparatus; diodes, other than photosensitive or light-emitting diodes (LED). This is a 6-digit subheading level code.

What is the HS code for a standard rectifier diode?

A standard rectifier diode is classified under HS code 8541.10.

Are LEDs classified under 8541.10?

No, LEDs are classified under HS code 8541.41, as they are light-emitting semiconductor devices.

Which countries are the top exporters of diode (HS 854110)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 854110 (the code used for diode) in UN Comtrade data were Hong Kong ($2.8B, 23% of world exports), China ($2.8B) and Germany ($1.2B). World exports came to about $12.3B, 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 diode (HS 854110)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 854110 (the code used for diode) in UN Comtrade data were China ($2.9B, 21% of world imports), Hong Kong ($2.6B) and Germany ($1.1B). World imports came to about $13.7B, 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 Diode the same in all countries?

The base HS code 854110 for Diode 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 diode in Brazil?

Brazil splits HS 854110 into 12 NCM codes, so the right one for diode depends on the product's details: 8541.10.11 (Unmounted Zener diodes), 8541.10.12 (Other unmounted diodes, 3 A or less), 8541.10.19 (Other unmounted diodes, over 3 A), 8541.10.21 (SMD Zener diodes), 8541.10.22 (Other SMD diodes, 3 A or less), 8541.10.29 (Other SMD diodes, over 3 A), and more.