Product classification

HS code for Light-emitting diode: 8541.41

Electrical apparatus, photosensitive semiconductor devices, light emitting diodes (LED).

Classification of light-emitting diode under HS 8541.41

Light-emitting diodes (LEDs) as individual semiconductor components are classified under HS code 8541.41. This code is part of Heading 8541, which encompasses diodes, transistors, and similar semiconductor devices. The specific subheading 8541.41 was introduced to provide a dedicated category for LEDs, which are semiconductor devices that emit light when an electric current passes through them. This classification applies to the LED chips, dies, or packaged LEDs that have not yet been assembled into lamps or lighting fixtures. The distinction is based on the physical state and complexity of the product. As semiconductor technology, they are grouped with other photosensitive devices. It is crucial to differentiate these components from LED "bulbs" or "lamps" which have a base and internal circuitry for direct connection to a power source, as those are finished consumer goods. The classification under 8541.41 is strictly for the semiconductor component itself, which may be mounted on a printed circuit board or encapsulated, but lacks the additional components required to function as a standalone light fixture.

Covers
  • LED chips and dies
  • Surface-mount (SMD) LEDs
  • Through-hole LEDs
  • Infrared light-emitting diodes (IR LEDs)
  • Laser diodes (in certain configurations)
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 frequent misclassification is using HS code 8539.52, which is for finished LED lamps (bulbs). Another common error is 8541.42 or 8541.43, which are reserved for photovoltaic cells and modules. If the LED is part of a display, it might be misclassified under 8524 (flat panel display modules) or 8531 (electric sound or visual signaling apparatus).

8539.52Lamps; light-emitting diode (LED) light sources, light-emitting diode (LED) lamps8541.42Electrical apparatus; photosensitive semiconductor devices, photovoltaic cells not assembled in modules or made up into panels8541.43Electrical apparatus; photosensitive semiconductor devices, photovoltaic cells assembled in modules or made up into panels85.24Flat panel display modules, whether or not incorporating touch-sensitive screens85.31Signalling apparatus; electric sound or visual (e.g. bells, sirens, indicator panels, burglar or fire alarms), excluding those of heading no. 8512 or 8530

Top exporters and importers of HS 854141 (the code used for light-emitting diode), 2025

In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 854141 (the code used for light-emitting diode) 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 light-emitting diode.

Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports

  1. 1 China $3.2B
  2. 2 Japan $2.8B
  3. 3 Hong Kong $2.5B

World total: $15.0B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗

Top importers 2025 · share of world imports

  1. 1 China $4.8B
  2. 2 Hong Kong $2.7B
  3. 3 Germany $964M

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 light-emitting diode

Brazil splits HS 8541.41 into 6 NCM codes. Pick the one that matches your product:

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

Questions about light-emitting diode

What is the HS code for Light-emitting diode?

The HS code for Light-emitting diode is 854141 (Electrical apparatus; photosensitive semiconductor devices, light emitting diodes (LED)). The HS code for a light-emitting diode (LED) as a semiconductor component is 8541.41.

How do I classify Light-emitting diode for customs?

Light-emitting diode is classified under HS code 854141 — Electrical apparatus; photosensitive semiconductor devices, light emitting diodes (LED). This is a 6-digit subheading level code.

Does this code include LED strips?

Generally, no. Simple LED components are 8541.41, but LED strips with resistors or other components are often classified under 9405 as lighting strings or 8539.52 as LED modules.

Which countries are the top exporters of light-emitting diode (HS 854141)?

In 2025, the top exporters of HS 854141 (the code used for light-emitting diode) 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 light-emitting diode (HS 854141)?

In 2025, the top importers of HS 854141 (the code used for light-emitting diode) 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 Light-emitting diode the same in all countries?

The base HS code 854141 for Light-emitting diode 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-emitting diode in Brazil?

Brazil splits HS 854141 into 6 NCM codes, so the right one for light-emitting diode 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).