Product classification
HS code for Light box: 9405.69
Luminaires, illuminated signs, illuminated name-plates and the like, designed for other than use solely with light-emitting diode (LED) light sources.
Classification of light box under HS 9405.69
Light boxes are classified under HS code 9405.69. This classification falls within Chapter 94, which covers furniture, bedding, and luminaires. Heading 9405 specifically includes lamps and lighting fittings, including illuminated signs and name-plates. The classification of illuminated signs was significantly updated in the 2022 HS nomenclature to distinguish between light sources. Subheading 9405.61 is reserved for those using light-emitting diode (LED) sources. Consequently, 9405.69 is the "other" category for light boxes that utilize non-LED sources, such as fluorescent tubes, neon lamps, or incandescent bulbs. A light box is defined as a device that provides uniform illumination to a translucent display panel, typically for advertising or informational purposes. To be classified here, the item must be a complete luminaire with an integrated light source. If the product is merely a frame or a plastic box without electrical components, it would be classified by its constituent material, such as 3926 for plastic or 7326 for iron/steel.
- Covers
- Fluorescent-lit advertising light boxes
- Neon illuminated signs
- Backlit menu boards (non-LED)
- Incandescent illuminated name-plates
- Traditional cinema marquees
- Non-LED backlit photo displays
- Also under 9405.69
- Philips fluorescent fixtures
- GE traditional streetlights
- Lithonia Lighting commercial fixtures
- custom neon signs
- Artemide Tolomeo (non-LED versions)
Codes often confused with 9405.69
Common mistake. The most frequent misclassification is using 9405.61 for all light boxes. With the 2022 changes, LED light boxes must be separated from non-LED versions. Another common error is classifying the item under 3926 (other articles of plastics) if the frame is plastic, but the presence of electrical lighting components forces the classification into 9405.
Top exporters and importers of HS 940569 (the code used for light box), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 940569 (the code used for light box) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 37% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Saudi Arabia, with 8.5% 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 940569, not only light box.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $121M 37% of world exports
- 2 Türkiye $17M 5.4% of world exports
- 3 Italy $17M 5.3% of world exports
World total: $324M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Saudi Arabia $25M 8.5% of world imports
- 2 Germany $20M 6.6% of world imports
- 3 United States $17M 5.8% of world imports
World total: $298M 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 light box
Brazil classifies light box under NCM 9405.69.00: HS 9405.69 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about light box
What is the HS code for Light box?
The HS code for Light box is 940569 (Luminaires; illuminated signs, illuminated name-plates and the like, designed for other than use solely with light-emitting diode (LED) light sources). For light boxes using non-LED light sources, the HS code is 9405.69. For LED versions, use 9405.61.
How do I classify Light box for customs?
Light box is classified under HS code 940569 — Luminaires; illuminated signs, illuminated name-plates and the like, designed for other than use solely with light-emitting diode (LED) light sources. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What if the light box is solar-powered?
If it uses LEDs and solar power, it is still 9405.61. If it uses a different light source and solar power, it remains 9405.69.
Which countries are the top exporters of light box (HS 940569)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 940569 (the code used for light box) in UN Comtrade data were China ($121M, 37% of world exports), Türkiye ($17M) and Italy ($17M). World exports came to about $324M, 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 light box (HS 940569)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 940569 (the code used for light box) in UN Comtrade data were Saudi Arabia ($25M, 8.5% of world imports), Germany ($20M) and the United States ($17M). World imports came to about $298M, 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 Light box the same in all countries?
The base HS code 940569 for Light box 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 light box in Brazil?
In Brazil, light box (HS 940569) is classified under NCM 9405.69.00.