HS Code for Lamp arm

The classification of a lamp arm under HS code 9405.99 is determined by its function as an identifiable part of a lighting fixture and its material composition. According to the General Rules of Interpretation (GRI), specifically GRI 1, classification is determined by the terms of the headings and any relative section or chapter notes. Heading 9405 covers lamps and lighting fittings, including searchlights and spotlights and parts thereof. Within this heading, the subheadings are organized by material. Subheading 9405.91 is reserved for glass parts, and 9405.92 is for plastic parts. Therefore, lamp arms made of base metals such as steel, brass, or aluminum, or other materials like wood or ceramic, are classified under the residual category 9405.99. These components are essential for the structural integrity and positioning of the light source but do not constitute a complete lamp on their own. The classification remains here even if the arm is designed for a specific type of lamp, provided it does not incorporate the light source or the electrical socket, which might lead to classification as an incomplete lamp under GRI 2(a). The arm must be recognizable as a part solely or principally for use with a lamp to avoid being classified as a general-purpose article of metal.

Products Included

• Adjustable metal swing arms for desk lamps
• Gooseneck lamp extensions
• Fixed decorative brass arms for wall sconces
• Aluminum extension poles for street lighting fixtures
• Wooden arms for floor lamps

Common Misclassification

Lamp arms are frequently misclassified under 9405.91 or 9405.92 if the customs broker does not account for the material composition; these codes are strictly for glass and plastic parts, respectively. Another common error is classifying metal arms under Chapter 73 (Articles of iron or steel), specifically 7326, which covers other articles of iron or steel. However, because the arm is a dedicated part of a lamp, Note 2 to Chapter 94 directs that parts of the articles of heading 9405 are to be classified in that heading. Furthermore, if the arm includes electrical wiring and a socket, it may be misclassified as a finished lamp under 9405.11 or 9405.21, though it should remain under parts if it lacks a base or mounting bracket.

FAQ

What is the HS code for lamp arm?

The HS code for a lamp arm made of metal, wood, or materials other than glass or plastic is 9405.99.

Does a lamp arm with a socket change the HS code?

If the arm is imported with an integrated electrical socket and wiring, it may still be classified under 9405.99 as a part, provided it is not a substantially complete lamp. However, if it includes the base and light source, it moves to the finished lamp categories.