Product classification
HS code for LED: 8541.41
Electrical apparatus, photosensitive semiconductor devices, light emitting diodes (LED).
Classification of LED under HS 8541.41
Light-emitting diodes (LEDs) are classified under HS code 8541.41. This code is situated within heading 8541, which covers diodes, transistors, and similar semiconductor devices. An LED is a semiconductor p-n junction device that emits light when an electrical current passes through it. The classification under 8541.41 is specifically for the discrete semiconductor component. This includes the LED chip (die) or the packaged LED that has not yet been integrated into a finished lamp or lighting fixture. The classification is based on the physical and functional nature of the device as a semiconductor. According to the General Rules of Interpretation (GRI) 1, the specific mention of "light-emitting diodes (LED)" in the subheading text for 8541.41 provides the definitive classification. This code applies regardless of the wavelength of the light emitted, covering visible light LEDs, infrared LEDs (often used in remote controls), and ultraviolet LEDs. It is important to note that this code is for the component itself; once the LED is mounted on a base with circuitry to be used as a light bulb, the classification changes significantly.
- Covers
- LED chips and dies
- Packaged LEDs (SMD or through-hole)
- Infrared emitting diodes (IREDs)
- Ultraviolet LEDs
- Laser diodes (though sometimes 8541.43 depending on the version)
- Also under 8541.41
- Cree XLamp LEDs
- Nichia 757G
- Samsung LM301B
- Philips Lumileds Luxeon
- Osram Opto Semiconductors OSLON
Codes often confused with 8541.41
Common mistake. The most common misclassification is 8539.52, which is for LED lamps (bulbs) that have a base and are ready to be screwed into a socket. Another common error is 9405.42, which covers finished LED lighting fixtures or strips. HS code 8541.41 is strictly for the semiconductor component, not the finished lighting product.
Top exporters and importers of HS 854141 (the code used for LED), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 854141 (the code used for LED) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 21% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was China, 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 854141, not only LED.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $3.2B 21% of world exports
- 2 Japan $2.8B 19% of world exports
- 3 Hong Kong $2.5B 17% of world exports
World total: $15.0B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 China $4.8B 31% of world imports
- 2 Hong Kong $2.7B 17% of world imports
- 3 Germany $964M 6.2% of world imports
World total: $15.6B 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
Brazil splits HS 8541.41 into 6 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:
- 8541.41.11Unmounted LEDs, excluding laser diodes
- 8541.41.12Unmounted laser diodes
- 8541.41.21SMD LEDs, excluding laser diodes
- 8541.41.22Other mounted LEDs, excluding laser diodes
- 8541.41.23Mounted laser diodes, 1,300 or 1,500 nm
- 8541.41.24Other mounted laser diodes
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about LED
What is the HS code for LED?
The HS code for LED is 854141 (Electrical apparatus; photosensitive semiconductor devices, light emitting diodes (LED)). The HS code for a discrete light-emitting diode (LED) component is 8541.41.
How do I classify LED for customs?
LED is classified under HS code 854141 — Electrical apparatus; photosensitive semiconductor devices, light emitting diodes (LED). This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Is an LED strip classified under 8541.41?
No, an LED strip is generally considered a finished lighting product or a sub-assembly and is typically classified under 9405.42 or 8539.51 depending on its configuration.
Which countries are the top exporters of LED (HS 854141)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 854141 (the code used for LED) in UN Comtrade data were China ($3.2B, 21% of world exports), Japan ($2.8B) and Hong Kong ($2.5B). World exports came to about $15.0B, 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 (HS 854141)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 854141 (the code used for LED) in UN Comtrade data were China ($4.8B, 31% of world imports), Hong Kong ($2.7B) and Germany ($964M). World imports came to about $15.6B, 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 the same in all countries?
The base HS code 854141 for LED 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 in Brazil?
Brazil splits HS 854141 into 6 NCM codes, so the right one for LED depends on the product's details: 8541.41.11 (Unmounted LEDs, excluding laser diodes), 8541.41.12 (Unmounted laser diodes), 8541.41.21 (SMD LEDs, excluding laser diodes), 8541.41.22 (Other mounted LEDs, excluding laser diodes), 8541.41.23 (Mounted laser diodes, 1,300 or 1,500 nm), 8541.41.24 (Other mounted laser diodes).