Product classification
HS code for Metal lamp base: 9405.99
Lamps and light fittings, parts thereof, of materials other than glass or plastics.
Classification of metal lamp base under HS 9405.99
Metal lamp bases are classified under HS code 9405.99 as parts of lamps and lighting fittings. Chapter 94 covers furniture, bedding, and lighting fittings not elsewhere specified. Heading 94.05 includes lamps and lighting fittings including searchlights and spotlights and parts thereof. Since a lamp base is a constituent part of a complete lighting fixture and is not a standalone lamp, it must be classified under the parts subheadings. Subheading 9405.99 is the residual category for parts made of materials other than glass (9405.91) or plastics (9405.92). Therefore, bases made of iron, steel, brass, aluminum, or other base metals fall here. The classification follows GRI 1 and GRI 6, identifying the product as a part of a 9405 commodity and specifying the material composition as the secondary identifier.
- Covers
- Brass table lamp bases
- Steel floor lamp stands
- Aluminum housings for ceiling lights
- Iron chandelier frames and stems
- Decorative bronze lamp pedestals
- Metal mounting brackets for light fixtures
- Also under 9405.99
- Artemide metal lamp components
- Flos brass fittings
- Louis Poulsen aluminum parts
- Restoration Hardware wooden lamp bases
- Villeroy & Boch ceramic lamp elements
Codes often confused with 9405.99
Common mistake. Metal lamp bases are often misclassified under HS code 7326 (other articles of iron or steel) or 7419 (other articles of copper). However, because they are clearly identifiable as parts of lighting fittings, Chapter 94 takes precedence over the general metal chapters. Another common error is using 9405.10 through 9405.40, which are reserved for complete lamps. If the base includes electrical sockets, wiring, and a plug, it might be considered an incomplete lamp and classified as a finished product under GRI 2(a), but a simple metal base without electrical components remains 9405.99.
Top exporters and importers of HS 940599 (the code used for metal lamp base), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 940599 (the code used for metal lamp base) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 66% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 12% 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 940599, not only metal lamp base.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $3.4B 66% of world exports
- 2 Germany $196M 3.8% of world exports
- 3 United States $166M 3.2% of world exports
World total: $5.2B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $532M 12% of world imports
- 2 Vietnam* ~$416M 9.0% of world imports · partner records ↗
- 3 Saudi Arabia $313M 6.8% of world imports
World total: $4.6B 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 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 metal lamp base
Brazil classifies metal lamp base under NCM 9405.99.00: HS 9405.99 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about metal lamp base
What is the HS code for Metal lamp base?
The HS code for Metal lamp base is 940599 (Lamps and light fittings; parts thereof, of materials other than glass or plastics). The HS code for a metal lamp base, as a part of a lighting fitting, is 9405.99.
How do I classify Metal lamp base for customs?
Metal lamp base is classified under HS code 940599 — Lamps and light fittings; parts thereof, of materials other than glass or plastics. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Are the electrical sockets included in this HS code?
No, electrical sockets and switches are classified separately under heading 8536. If the base is imported with these components pre-installed, the classification may shift to a finished lamp category.
Which countries are the top exporters of metal lamp base (HS 940599)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 940599 (the code used for metal lamp base) in UN Comtrade data were China ($3.4B, 66% of world exports), Germany ($196M) and the United States ($166M). World exports came to about $5.2B, 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 metal lamp base (HS 940599)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 940599 (the code used for metal lamp base) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($532M, 12% of world imports), Vietnam (about $416M) and Saudi Arabia ($313M). World imports came to about $4.6B, 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 Metal lamp base the same in all countries?
The base HS code 940599 for Metal lamp base 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 metal lamp base in Brazil?
In Brazil, metal lamp base (HS 940599) is classified under NCM 9405.99.00.