Product classification
HS code for LED nameplate: 9405.61
Luminaires, illuminated signs, illuminated name-plates and the like, designed for use solely with light-emitting diode (LED) light sources.
Classification of LED nameplate under HS 9405.61
An LED nameplate or illuminated sign is classified under HS code 9405.61. This classification falls within Chapter 94, which covers luminaires and lighting fittings. Heading 9405 includes illuminated signs, illuminated nameplates, and similar articles. The specific subheading 9405.61 was introduced to categorize these items when they are designed solely for use with light-emitting diode (LED) light sources. For a product to be classified here, it must have a permanent light source that illuminates the text, logo, or symbol on the plate. These items are typically used for commercial identification, safety signaling (like exit signs), or advertising. The classification is determined by the fact that the item is a specialized luminaire where the primary purpose is to convey information through illumination. This differs from general-purpose lighting because the light is integrated into a specific sign structure. The material of the sign (acrylic, metal, or glass) does not change the classification as long as the functional purpose is an illuminated LED sign.
- Covers
- LED illuminated exit signs
- Backlit LED business nameplates
- LED light boxes for advertising
- Illuminated room numbers for hotels
- LED directional signage for indoor use
- Also under 9405.61
Custom LED Storefront Signs, IKEA LED Light Boxes, Philips LED Exit Signs, Neon Mfg. LED Neon Signs, Samsung LED Digital Signage
Codes often confused with 9405.61
Common mistake. The most common misclassification is 9405.69, which is for illuminated signs using non-LED sources like neon or fluorescent lamps. Another frequent error is classifying these items based on their material. For example, a plastic LED sign might be mistakenly placed in 3926 (other articles of plastic), or a metal sign in 8310 (sign-plates of base metal). However, because the sign is illuminated, the specific heading for luminaires (9405) takes precedence over general material headings. Additionally, if the sign is a digital display capable of changing messages via a computer, it might be misclassified as a monitor (8528.59), but static or simple scrolling LED signs remain in 9405.61.
Top exporters and importers of HS 940561 (the code used for LED nameplate), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 940561 (the code used for LED nameplate) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 26% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 18% 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 940561, not only LED nameplate.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $284M 26% of world exports
- 2 Germany $111M 10.0% of world exports
- 3 Poland $83M 7.5% of world exports
World total: $1.1B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $163M 18% of world imports
- 2 Germany $89M 9.6% of world imports
- 3 France $60M 6.4% of world imports
World total: $927M 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 nameplate
Brazil classifies LED nameplate under NCM 9405.61.00: HS 9405.61 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about LED nameplate
What is the HS code for LED nameplate?
The HS code for LED nameplate is 940561 (Luminaires; illuminated signs, illuminated name-plates and the like, designed for use solely with light-emitting diode (LED) light sources). The HS code for an illuminated LED nameplate or sign is 9405.61.
How do I classify LED nameplate for customs?
LED nameplate is classified under HS code 940561 — Luminaires; illuminated signs, illuminated name-plates and the like, designed for use solely with light-emitting diode (LED) light sources. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are non-illuminated nameplates included here?
No, non-illuminated nameplates are classified by their material. For example, a plain metal nameplate would be classified under HS code 8310.00.
Which countries are the top exporters of LED nameplate (HS 940561)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 940561 (the code used for LED nameplate) in UN Comtrade data were China ($284M, 26% of world exports), Germany ($111M) and Poland ($83M). World exports came to about $1.1B, 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.
Which countries are the top importers of LED nameplate (HS 940561)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 940561 (the code used for LED nameplate) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($163M, 18% of world imports), Germany ($89M) and France ($60M). World imports came to about $927M, 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 nameplate the same in all countries?
The base HS code 940561 for LED nameplate 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 nameplate in Brazil?
In Brazil, LED nameplate (HS 940561) is classified under NCM 9405.61.00.