Product classification

HS code for LED module: 8539.51

Lamps, light-emitting diode (LED) light sources, light-emitting diode (LED) modules.

Classification of LED module under HS 8539.51

The classification of LED modules under HS code 8539.51 is determined by their specific function as a light source rather than a complete lighting fixture. According to the General Rules for the Interpretation of the Harmonized System (GRI), products are classified based on their objective characteristics. An LED module typically consists of one or more light-emitting diodes mounted on a printed circuit board or other substrate, often including electrical connectors and sometimes integrated circuits for power regulation. However, it lacks the outer housing, protective glass, or mounting brackets that would characterize a finished luminaire. Under the 2022 HS nomenclature updates, 8539.51 specifically addresses these modules to distinguish them from individual LED chips and finished lamps. This code is essential for manufacturers who produce components for the lighting industry, as it separates the light-emitting engine from the decorative or functional housing. The classification depends on the module being a discrete unit that can be incorporated into a larger device but is primarily designed to emit light as its sole function.

Covers
  • COB (Chip on Board) LED modules
  • SMD (Surface Mount Device) LED modules
  • Flexible LED strips without protective housing
  • Linear LED modules for office lighting
  • Backlight LED modules for signage
Also under 8539.51
  • Cree XLamp LEDs
  • Lumileds Luxeon LEDs
  • Samsung LED modules
  • Nichia LEDs
  • Osram Opto Semiconductors LEDs

Codes often confused with 8539.51

Common mistake. LED modules are frequently misclassified under HS code 8541.41, which is reserved for individual light-emitting diodes that have not yet been assembled into a module with a circuit board. Another common error is using HS code 9405.11, which applies to finished luminaires. The distinction lies in the level of assembly; if the product has a frame, diffuser, or mounting hardware, it belongs in 9405. If it is just the light-emitting component, 8539.51 is correct.

8541.41Electrical apparatus; photosensitive semiconductor devices, light emitting diodes (LED)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 sources94.05Luminaires and light fittings; including searchlights, spotlights and parts thereof, n.e.c.; illuminated signs, name-plates and the like, having permanently fixed light source and parts thereof n.e.c. or included

Top exporters and importers of HS 853951 (the code used for LED module), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 853951 (the code used for LED module) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 26% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 13% 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 853951, not only LED module.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 China $575M
  2. 2 Germany $234M
  3. 3 Malaysia $182M

World total: $2.2B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 United States $273M
  2. 2 Germany $217M
  3. 3 Mexico $115M

World total: $2.1B 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 module

Brazil classifies LED module under NCM 8539.51.00: HS 8539.51 with 00 added.

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

Questions about LED module

What is the HS code for LED module?

The HS code for LED module is 853951 (Lamps; light-emitting diode (LED) light sources, light-emitting diode (LED) modules). The HS code for an LED module is 8539.51, which covers light-emitting diode (LED) modules designed as light sources.

How do I classify LED module for customs?

LED module is classified under HS code 853951 — Lamps; light-emitting diode (LED) light sources, light-emitting diode (LED) modules. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.

Does this code include the power driver?

If the driver is integrated into the module on the same circuit board, it remains under 8539.51. However, standalone LED drivers are classified under 8504.40.

Which countries are the top exporters of LED module (HS 853951)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 853951 (the code used for LED module) in UN Comtrade data were China ($575M, 26% of world exports), Germany ($234M) and Malaysia ($182M). World exports came to about $2.2B, 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 module (HS 853951)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 853951 (the code used for LED module) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($273M, 13% of world imports), Germany ($217M) and Mexico ($115M). World imports came to about $2.1B, 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 module the same in all countries?

The base HS code 853951 for LED module 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 module in Brazil?

In Brazil, LED module (HS 853951) is classified under NCM 8539.51.00.