Product classification
HS code for Light fixture: 9405.49
Luminaires and light fittings, electric, designed for other than use solely with light-emitting diode (LED) light sources.
Classification of light fixture under HS 9405.49
Light fixtures that are not designed solely for use with LED light sources are classified under HS code 9405.49. This classification falls under Chapter 94, which covers furniture, bedding, and luminaires. Heading 9405 is specifically for luminaires and lighting fittings. Following the 2022 updates to the Harmonized System, a clear distinction was made between LED-specific fixtures and those using traditional light sources. Subheading 9405.49 serves as the 'other' category for electric luminaires. This includes fixtures designed for incandescent bulbs, halogen lamps, or fluorescent tubes. The classification is based on the fixture's design and the type of socket or ballast it contains. If a fixture is 'universal' or designed for replaceable non-LED bulbs, it remains in 9405.49, even if an end-user eventually installs an LED retrofit bulb.
- Covers
- Traditional chandeliers with E26/E27 screw sockets
- Fluorescent office troffers and shop lights
- Halogen track lighting heads
- Incandescent wall sconces and bedside lamps
- Outdoor porch lights designed for standard bulbs
- Also under 9405.49
- Lithonia Lighting Fluorescent Wraparound
- RAB Lighting Halogen Floodlight
- Progress Lighting Incandescent Pendant
- Cooper Lighting Metal Halide Fixture
- GE Fluorescent Shop Light
Codes often confused with 9405.49
Common mistake. The most frequent misclassification is with HS code 9405.42, which is specifically for LED luminaires and lighting fittings. Since the 2022 HS update, many importers incorrectly place all lighting in the LED category. However, if the fixture has a standard socket (like an Edison screw) meant for replaceable bulbs, it belongs in 9405.49. Another error is using 8539, which is for the electric lamps (bulbs) themselves, rather than the fixture (luminaire) that holds them. Portable battery-operated lamps like flashlights are also separate, falling under 8513.
Top exporters and importers of HS 940549 (the code used for light fixture), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 940549 (the code used for light fixture) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 75% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 5.8% 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 940549, not only light fixture.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $6.0B 75% of world exports
- 2 Germany $243M 3.1% of world exports
- 3 Italy $184M 2.3% of world exports
World total: $7.9B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Germany $233M 5.8% of world imports
- 2 Vietnam* ~$228M 5.7% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 3 United States $223M 5.6% of world imports
World total: $4.0B 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 marked * did not, so their figures add up what other countries recorded trading with them, and their exports are valued at buyers' CIF prices. 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 fixture
Brazil classifies light fixture under NCM 9405.49.00: HS 9405.49 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about light fixture
What is the HS code for Light fixture?
The HS code for Light fixture is 940549 (Luminaires and light fittings; electric, designed for other than use solely with light-emitting diode (LED) light sources). The HS code for electric light fixtures not specifically for LED is 9405.49.
How do I classify Light fixture for customs?
Light fixture is classified under HS code 940549 — Luminaires and light fittings; electric, designed for other than use solely with light-emitting diode (LED) light sources. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What if the fixture comes with an LED bulb?
If the fixture is designed for replaceable bulbs and uses a standard socket, it is still generally classified under 9405.49, though local customs rulings on 'sets' may apply.
Which countries are the top exporters of light fixture (HS 940549)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 940549 (the code used for light fixture) in UN Comtrade data were China ($6.0B, 75% of world exports), Germany ($243M) and Italy ($184M). World exports came to about $7.9B, 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 fixture (HS 940549)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 940549 (the code used for light fixture) in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($233M, 5.8% of world imports), Vietnam (about $228M) and the United States ($223M). World imports came to about $4.0B, 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.
Is the HS code for Light fixture the same in all countries?
The base HS code 940549 for 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 light fixture in Brazil?
In Brazil, light fixture (HS 940549) is classified under NCM 9405.49.00.