Product classification
HS code for LED light fixture: 9405.42
Luminaires and light fittings, electric, designed for use solely with light-emitting diode (LED) light sources.
Classification of LED light fixture under HS 9405.42
LED light fixtures that do not fall under specific categories like chandeliers or street lights are classified under HS code 9405.42. This code serves as a residual category for \"other\" electric luminaires and lighting fittings designed for use solely with light-emitting diode (LED) light sources. Chapter 94 covers luminaires, and the 2022 HS update introduced 9405.42 to separate LED-based fixtures from those using other technologies (9405.49). To be classified here, the fixture must be a complete lighting unit, typically including the housing, the LED source (integrated or replaceable), and the electrical components. This code is broad and covers a wide variety of functional and decorative lighting used in residential, commercial, and industrial settings. It excludes specialized lighting like medical lamps (9405.11) or vehicle lighting (8512). The primary criteria for 9405.42 are that the fixture is electric, uses LEDs, and is not more specifically described in other subheadings of 9405.
- Covers
- LED floodlights and area lights
- LED desk lamps and task lighting
- LED recessed downlights (pot lights)
- LED track lighting heads
- Portable LED work lights
- Also under 9405.42
- Philips Hue Smart Bulbs (integrated fixtures)
- Cree LED Recessed Lighting
- Lithonia Lighting LED Troffers
- Signify (Philips Lighting) LED fixtures
- Feit Electric LED fixtures
Codes often confused with 9405.42
Common mistake. A common mistake is using 9405.11 for all ceiling-mounted LED lights. However, 9405.11 is specifically for chandeliers and wall/ceiling fittings for non-public spaces; many industrial or specialized LED fixtures belong in 9405.42. Another error is classifying these under 8539.52, which is for the LED bulbs only, not the entire fixture. Furthermore, solar-powered LED lights should be classified under 9405.41 (photovoltaic) rather than 9405.42. Importers also sometimes use 9405.49, which is reserved for non-LED luminaires, such as those using halogen or fluorescent technology.
Top exporters and importers of HS 940542 (the code used for LED light fixture), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 940542 (the code used for LED light fixture) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 64% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 17% 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 940542, not only LED light fixture.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $11.4B 64% of world exports
- 2 Germany $1.2B 6.6% of world exports
- 3 Poland $534M 3.0% of world exports
World total: $17.8B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $2.1B 17% of world imports
- 2 Germany $1.2B 9.9% of world imports
- 3 Netherlands $532M 4.4% of world imports
World total: $12.2B 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 light fixture
Brazil classifies LED light fixture under NCM 9405.42.00: HS 9405.42 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about LED light fixture
What is the HS code for LED light fixture?
The HS code for LED light fixture is 940542 (Luminaires and light fittings; electric, designed for use solely with light-emitting diode (LED) light sources). The general HS code for LED light fixtures not specified elsewhere is 9405.42.
How do I classify LED light fixture for customs?
LED light fixture is classified under HS code 940542 — Luminaires and light fittings; electric, designed for use solely with light-emitting diode (LED) light sources. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Does this code apply to outdoor LED lights?
Yes, 9405.42 applies to outdoor LED fixtures like floodlights, provided they are not specifically for lighting public thoroughfares or open spaces.
Which countries are the top exporters of LED light fixture (HS 940542)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 940542 (the code used for LED light fixture) in UN Comtrade data were China ($11.4B, 64% of world exports), Germany ($1.2B) and Poland ($534M). World exports came to about $17.8B, 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 light fixture (HS 940542)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 940542 (the code used for LED light fixture) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($2.1B, 17% of world imports), Germany ($1.2B) and the Netherlands ($532M). World imports came to about $12.2B, 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.
Is the HS code for LED light fixture the same in all countries?
The base HS code 940542 for LED light fixture 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 light fixture in Brazil?
In Brazil, LED light fixture (HS 940542) is classified under NCM 9405.42.00.