Product classification
HS code for LED Christmas lights: 9405.31
Luminaires and light fittings, electric, lighting strings of a kind used for Christmas trees, for use solely with light-emitting diode (LED) light sources.
Classification of LED Christmas lights under HS 9405.31
LED Christmas lights are classified under HS code 9405.31, which specifically covers lighting strings of a kind used for Christmas trees that utilize light-emitting diode (LED) light sources. This classification is determined by the General Rules of Interpretation (GRI) 1 and 6, following the specific nomenclature for luminaires and lighting fittings in Chapter 94. While these items are used for festive purposes, Note 1(l) to Chapter 95 explicitly excludes electric garlands and lighting strings from the category of festive, carnival, or other entertainment articles, directing them instead to heading 94.05. The classification 9405.31 is a specific sub-heading introduced to distinguish LED-based strings from traditional incandescent versions (9405.39). The determination is based on the physical configuration of the product as a string of lights and its primary intended use for decorating Christmas trees, regardless of whether it is used indoors or outdoors.
- Covers
- LED fairy lights for Christmas trees
- LED icicle lights designed for tree decoration
- LED net lights for seasonal tree wrapping
- Battery-operated LED tree strings
- Programmable RGB LED Christmas tree light sets
- Also under 9405.31
- Philips LED Christmas Lights
- GE LED Christmas Lights
- NOMA Advanced LED Christmas Lights
- Twinkly Smart LED String Lights
- Celebrations LED Christmas Lights
Codes often confused with 9405.31
Common mistake. A frequent error is classifying these products under HS code 9505.10, which covers articles for Christmas festivities. However, as noted, lighting strings are legally excluded from Chapter 95. Another common misclassification occurs with HS code 9405.42, which is a residual category for other LED luminaires. While 9405.42 covers many LED fixtures, 9405.31 is more specific for tree strings and must take precedence according to GRI 3(a). Importers also occasionally confuse these with 8539.52 (LED lamps), but 8539.52 refers to individual bulbs rather than a complete string of lights with wiring and sockets.
Top exporters and importers of HS 940531 (the code used for LED Christmas lights), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 940531 (the code used for LED Christmas lights) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 63% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 31% 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 940531, not only LED Christmas lights.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $730M 63% of world exports
- 2 Cambodia* ~$207M 18% of world exports · partner records ↗
- 3 Netherlands $77M 6.6% of world exports
World total: $1.2B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $285M 31% of world imports
- 2 Netherlands $67M 7.2% of world imports
- 3 United Kingdom $63M 6.7% of world imports
World total: $932M 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 LED Christmas lights
Brazil classifies LED Christmas lights under NCM 9405.31.00: HS 9405.31 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about LED Christmas lights
What is the HS code for LED Christmas lights?
The HS code for LED Christmas lights is 940531 (Luminaires and light fittings; electric, lighting strings of a kind used for Christmas trees, for use solely with light-emitting diode (LED) light sources). The correct HS code for LED Christmas lights used for trees is 9405.31.
How do I classify LED Christmas lights for customs?
LED Christmas lights is classified under HS code 940531 — Luminaires and light fittings; electric, lighting strings of a kind used for Christmas trees, for use solely with light-emitting diode (LED) light sources. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Can LED strings used for general patio decoration use this code?
Technically, 9405.31 is reserved for strings \"of a kind used for Christmas trees.\" If the lights are marketed and designed for general year-round outdoor use, they may fall under 9405.42.
Which countries are the top exporters of LED Christmas lights (HS 940531)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 940531 (the code used for LED Christmas lights) in UN Comtrade data were China ($730M, 63% of world exports), Cambodia (about $207M) and the Netherlands ($77M). World exports came to about $1.2B, 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 Christmas lights (HS 940531)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 940531 (the code used for LED Christmas lights) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($285M, 31% of world imports), the Netherlands ($67M) and the United Kingdom ($63M). World imports came to about $932M, 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 Christmas lights the same in all countries?
The base HS code 940531 for LED Christmas lights 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 Christmas lights in Brazil?
In Brazil, LED Christmas lights (HS 940531) is classified under NCM 9405.31.00.