Product classification

HS code for LED desk lamp: 9405.21

Luminaires and light fittings, electric, table, desk, bedside or floor-standing, for use solely with light-emitting diode (LED) light sources.

Classification of LED desk lamp under HS 9405.21

HS code 9405.21 is the specific classification for luminaires and light fittings that are electric, table, desk, bedside, or floor-standing, and designed for use solely with light-emitting diode (LED) light sources. The classification logic here is based on the portability and intended placement of the product. These items are not permanently fixed to the building's structure but are designed to sit on furniture or the floor. The Harmonized System distinguishes these from ceiling lights (9405.11) because of their physical form and the presence of a base and a power cord. The introduction of the 9405.21 code in the 2022 HS update reflects the global shift toward integrated LED technology in consumer electronics and home decor. A desk lamp classified here typically includes a weighted base, an adjustable arm or neck, and a lamp head containing the LEDs. Even if the lamp includes secondary features such as touch-sensitive dimming, color temperature adjustment, or integrated wireless charging pads for smartphones, it remains classified under 9405.21 as long as the primary character of the item is that of a luminaire. This follows GRI 3(b), which dictates that composite goods should be classified by the component that gives them their essential character. For these products, the essential character is providing localized light for tasks like reading or working.

Covers
  • LED office desk lamps
  • LED bedside reading lamps
  • LED floor-standing lamps
  • Adjustable LED task lights
  • Decorative LED table lamps
  • Portable LED work lights with stands
Also under 9405.21
  • Dyson Lightcycle Morph Desk Lamp
  • Philips Hue Go Portable Lamp
  • IKEA FORSÅ LED Work Lamp
  • Lumiy Lightblade 1500S Desk Lamp
  • Artemide Tolomeo Micro LED Table Lamp
  • BenQ MindDuo LED Desk Lamp

Codes often confused with 9405.21

Common mistake. Desk lamps are often confused with 8513.10 and 9405.11. Code 8513.10 is for portable battery-operated lamps like flashlights. While some desk lamps have batteries, if they are designed to be stationary on a desk, they belong in 9405.21. Code 9405.11 is strictly for fixed ceiling or wall lights and should not be used for portable table lamps.

8513.10Lamps; portable, electric, designed to function by their own source of energy (excluding lighting equipment of heading no. 8512)9405.11Luminaires 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

Top exporters and importers of HS 940521 (the code used for LED desk lamp), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 940521 (the code used for LED desk lamp) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 53% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 16% 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 940521, not only LED desk lamp.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 China $959M
  2. 2 Germany $149M
  3. 3 Italy $119M

World total: $1.8B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 Germany $270M
  2. 2 United States $208M
  3. 3 France $120M

World total: $1.7B 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 desk lamp

Brazil classifies LED desk lamp under NCM 9405.21.00: HS 9405.21 with 00 added.

Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.

Questions about LED desk lamp

What is the HS code for LED desk lamp?

The HS code for LED desk lamp is 940521 (Luminaires and light fittings; electric, table, desk, bedside or floor-standing, for use solely with light-emitting diode (LED) light sources). The specific HS code for an LED desk lamp is 9405.21. This code is used for table, desk, and floor-standing LED luminaires.

How do I classify LED desk lamp for customs?

LED desk lamp is classified under HS code 940521 — Luminaires and light fittings; electric, table, desk, bedside or floor-standing, for use solely with light-emitting diode (LED) light sources. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.

Does this code include lamps with USB ports?

Yes, LED desk lamps that feature USB charging ports or built-in clocks are still classified under 9405.21 because their primary function is illumination.

Which countries are the top exporters of LED desk lamp (HS 940521)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 940521 (the code used for LED desk lamp) in UN Comtrade data were China ($959M, 53% of world exports), Germany ($149M) and Italy ($119M). World exports came to about $1.8B, 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 desk lamp (HS 940521)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 940521 (the code used for LED desk lamp) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($270M, 16% of world imports), the United States ($208M) and France ($120M). World imports came to about $1.7B, 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 desk lamp the same in all countries?

The base HS code 940521 for LED desk lamp 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 desk lamp in Brazil?

In Brazil, LED desk lamp (HS 940521) is classified under NCM 9405.21.00.