Product classification
HS code for LED array: 8539.51
Lamps, light-emitting diode (LED) light sources, light-emitting diode (LED) modules.
Classification of LED array under HS 8539.51
LED arrays and modules are classified under HS code 8539.51. This code was introduced to provide a specific category for Light-Emitting Diode (LED) light sources that are more than just a single diode but less than a finished luminaire. An LED array typically consists of multiple LED chips mounted on a printed circuit board (PCB) or a substrate, often including electrical components like resistors or connectors to facilitate integration into a lighting fixture. The classification under 8539.51 is appropriate when the product is a module intended to be the light source for a lamp or light fitting. This distinguishes it from individual diodes and from finished lamps that are ready for end-use by a consumer.
- Covers
- COB (Chip-on-Board) LED arrays
- LED light engine modules
- Flexible LED strips for lighting applications
- LED backlight units for signage
- Multi-diode LED modules for street lighting
- Also under 8539.51
- Cree XLamp LEDs
- Lumileds Luxeon LEDs
- Samsung LED modules
- Nichia LEDs
- Osram Opto Semiconductors LEDs
Codes often confused with 8539.51
Common mistake. LED arrays are frequently misclassified under 8541.41, which is reserved for individual, discrete light-emitting diodes. Once multiple diodes are combined on a circuit board with other components, they move to 8539.51. Another common error is classifying these modules under 9405, which covers finished lamps and lighting fittings. If the product lacks a housing, protective glass, or a final power supply/plug, it is usually a module (8539.51) rather than a finished fixture (9405).
Top exporters and importers of HS 853951 (the code used for LED array), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 853951 (the code used for LED array) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 26% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 13% 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 853951, not only LED array.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $575M 26% of world exports
- 2 Germany $234M 11% of world exports
- 3 Malaysia $182M 8.3% of world exports
World total: $2.2B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $273M 13% of world imports
- 2 Germany $217M 10% of world imports
- 3 Mexico $115M 5.5% of world imports
World total: $2.1B 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 code for LED array
Brazil classifies LED array under NCM 8539.51.00: HS 8539.51 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about LED array
What is the HS code for LED array?
The HS code for LED array is 853951 (Lamps; light-emitting diode (LED) light sources, light-emitting diode (LED) modules). The HS code for LED arrays and modules used as light sources is 8539.51.
How do I classify LED array for customs?
LED array is classified under HS code 853951 — Lamps; light-emitting diode (LED) light sources, light-emitting diode (LED) modules. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code include LED light bulbs?
No, finished LED lamps (bulbs) with a base (like E27 or GU10) are classified under HS code 8539.52, while the modules inside them are 8539.51.
Which countries are the top exporters of LED array (HS 853951)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 853951 (the code used for LED array) in UN Comtrade data were China ($575M, 26% of world exports), Germany ($234M) and Malaysia ($182M). World exports came to about $2.2B, 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 LED array (HS 853951)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 853951 (the code used for LED array) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($273M, 13% of world imports), Germany ($217M) and Mexico ($115M). World imports came to about $2.1B, 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 LED array the same in all countries?
The base HS code 853951 for LED array 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 LED array in Brazil?
In Brazil, LED array (HS 853951) is classified under NCM 8539.51.00.