Product classification
HS code for LED ceiling light: 9405.11
Luminaires 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 sources.
Classification of LED ceiling light under HS 9405.11
LED ceiling lights are classified under HS code 9405.11, which covers luminaires and light fittings, specifically chandeliers and electric ceiling or wall light fittings designed for use solely with light-emitting diode (LED) light sources. This classification is determined by the product's design as a permanent fixture for indoor illumination. Unlike a bulb, a ceiling light is a complete system that includes the housing, the electrical connection to the building's wiring, and often integrated LED arrays that are not intended to be replaced by the end-user. The 2022 HS nomenclature changes introduced this specific subheading to differentiate LED-only fixtures from those that use traditional lamps. To be classified under 9405.11, the fixture must be intended for mounting on the ceiling or wall. This includes a wide variety of designs, from ornate chandeliers to minimalist flush-mount panels. The "solely for LED" requirement is a critical technicality; if a fixture is designed with a standard socket that can accept any type of bulb, it might be classified under 9405.19 or 9405.49. However, most modern ceiling lights with built-in LED boards fall squarely into 9405.11. This code excludes any lighting used for public thoroughfares or open spaces, which are categorized under different subheadings to allow for better statistical tracking of infrastructure versus residential lighting.
- Covers
- LED chandeliers
- Flush mount LED ceiling fixtures
- LED wall sconces
- Integrated LED track lighting heads
- Semi-flush LED ceiling lamps
- LED pendant lights
- Also under 9405.11
- Philips Hue Adore Ceiling Light
- Kichler LED Chandelier
- Lithonia Lighting LED Wall Sconce
- Artemide Tolomeo LED Wall Lamp
- IKEA NYMÅNE LED Ceiling Lamp
- Lutron Vive LED Fixtures
Codes often confused with 9405.11
Common mistake. The most common misclassification occurs with 9405.42 and 8539.52. Code 9405.42 is for "other" LED luminaires; while some downlights are placed there, standard ceiling-mounted fixtures belong in 9405.11. Code 8539.52 is for the LED bulb alone. If a fixture is imported without a light source but is designed to hold an LED bulb, it may be classified under 9405.19 if it is not "solely" for LED.
Top exporters and importers of HS 940511 (the code used for LED ceiling light), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 940511 (the code used for LED ceiling light) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 42% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 23% 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 940511, not only LED ceiling light.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $6.0B 42% of world exports
- 2 Mexico $1.2B 8.2% of world exports
- 3 Germany $874M 6.1% of world exports
World total: $14.2B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $3.1B 23% of world imports
- 2 Germany $1.0B 7.6% of world imports
- 3 France $826M 6.1% of world imports
World total: $13.6B 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 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 LED ceiling light
Brazil splits HS 9405.11 into 2 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 9405.11.10Surgical shadowless lights, LED only
- 9405.11.90Other LED-only chandeliers, ceiling, wall lights
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about LED ceiling light
What is the HS code for LED ceiling light?
The HS code for LED ceiling light is 940511 (Luminaires 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 sources). The HS code for LED ceiling lights is 9405.11. This applies to fixtures designed to be permanently attached to the ceiling or wall for indoor use.
How do I classify LED ceiling light for customs?
LED ceiling light is classified under HS code 940511 — Luminaires 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 sources. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are outdoor wall lights included in 9405.11?
Generally, no. If the wall light is intended for lighting public open spaces or thoroughfares, it is excluded from 9405.11 and usually classified under 9405.42 or 9405.49.
Which countries are the top exporters of LED ceiling light (HS 940511)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 940511 (the code used for LED ceiling light) in UN Comtrade data were China ($6.0B, 42% of world exports), Mexico ($1.2B) and Germany ($874M). World exports came to about $14.2B, 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 ceiling light (HS 940511)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 940511 (the code used for LED ceiling light) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($3.1B, 23% of world imports), Germany ($1.0B) and France ($826M). World imports came to about $13.6B, 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 LED ceiling light the same in all countries?
The base HS code 940511 for LED ceiling light 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 ceiling light in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 940511 into 2 NCM codes, so the right one for LED ceiling light depends on the product's details: 9405.11.10 (Surgical shadowless lights, LED only), 9405.11.90 (Other LED-only chandeliers, ceiling, wall lights).