Product classification
HS code for Lamp arm: 9405.99
Lamps and light fittings, parts thereof, of materials other than glass or plastics.
Classification of lamp arm under HS 9405.99
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.
- Covers
- 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
- Also under 9405.99
- Artemide metal lamp components
- Flos brass fittings
- Louis Poulsen aluminum parts
- Restoration Hardware wooden lamp bases
- Villeroy & Boch ceramic lamp elements
Codes often confused with 9405.99
Common mistake. 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.
Top exporters and importers of HS 940599 (the code used for lamp arm), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 940599 (the code used for lamp arm) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 66% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 12% 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 940599, not only lamp arm.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $3.4B 66% of world exports
- 2 Germany $196M 3.8% of world exports
- 3 United States $166M 3.2% of world exports
World total: $5.2B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $532M 12% of world imports
- 2 Vietnam* ~$416M 9.0% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 3 Saudi Arabia $313M 6.8% of world imports
World total: $4.6B 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 lamp arm
Brazil classifies lamp arm under NCM 9405.99.00: HS 9405.99 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about lamp arm
What is the HS code for Lamp arm?
The HS code for Lamp arm is 940599 (Lamps and light fittings; parts thereof, of materials other than glass or plastics). The HS code for a lamp arm made of metal, wood, or materials other than glass or plastic is 9405.99.
How do I classify Lamp arm for customs?
Lamp arm is classified under HS code 940599 — Lamps and light fittings; parts thereof, of materials other than glass or plastics. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
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.
Which countries are the top exporters of lamp arm (HS 940599)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 940599 (the code used for lamp arm) in UN Comtrade data were China ($3.4B, 66% of world exports), Germany ($196M) and the United States ($166M). World exports came to about $5.2B, 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 lamp arm (HS 940599)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 940599 (the code used for lamp arm) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($532M, 12% of world imports), Vietnam (about $416M) and Saudi Arabia ($313M). World imports came to about $4.6B, 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 Lamp arm the same in all countries?
The base HS code 940599 for Lamp arm 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 lamp arm in Brazil?
In Brazil, lamp arm (HS 940599) is classified under NCM 9405.99.00.