Product classification
HS code for Solar garden light: 9405.41
Luminaires and light fittings, electric, photovoltaic, designed for use solely with light-emitting diode (LED) light sources.
Classification of solar garden light under HS 9405.41
Solar garden lights are classified under HS code 9405.41. These products are categorized as photovoltaic luminaires designed for use solely with light-emitting diode (LED) light sources. As decorative or functional outdoor lighting, they fall under Chapter 94, which includes furniture, bedding, and lighting fittings. The classification 9405.41 is appropriate because these lights integrate a solar panel (photovoltaic cells), a rechargeable battery, and LED bulbs into a single unit. The primary purpose of these devices is to provide illumination in outdoor spaces such as gardens, pathways, and patios without the need for external electrical wiring. Under the Harmonized System's General Interpretative Rules, specifically GRI 1 and GRI 6, the product is classified based on its technical characteristics as a solar-powered LED luminaire. It is distinct from portable battery-operated lamps because garden lights are generally intended for semi-permanent installation in a fixed location (e.g., staked into the ground). The 2022 HS update ensured that these environmentally friendly lighting solutions have a dedicated code to facilitate international trade and regulatory monitoring, distinguishing them from traditional electric lamps.
- Covers
- Solar stake lights for pathways
- Decorative solar garden lanterns
- Solar-powered LED lawn lamps
- Solar deck and patio lights
- Solar-powered LED bollard lights
- Also under 9405.41
- Ring Solar Pathlight
- Philips Solar LED Wall Light
- Gama Sonic Solar Garden Lights
- Urpower Solar Lights
- LITOM Solar Landscape Spotlights
Codes often confused with 9405.41
Common mistake. Solar garden lights are often misclassified under 9405.49, which is a residual category for other electric luminaires. However, 9405.41 is more specific for photovoltaic LED units. They are also sometimes incorrectly classified under 8513.10 (portable electric lamps). While garden lights can be moved, they are designed for stationary outdoor use, which places them in Chapter 94. Another mistake is classifying the solar panel separately under 8541.43; when the panel is an integral part of the light, the entire unit is classified under 9405.41.
Top exporters and importers of HS 940541 (the code used for solar garden light), 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS 940541 (the code used for solar garden light) in UN Comtrade data was China, with 62% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 25% 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 940541, not only solar garden light.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 China $1.9B 62% of world exports
- 2 Vietnam* ~$136M 4.5% of world exports · partner records ↗
- 3 Thailand $122M 4.1% of world exports
World total: $3.0B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $606M 25% of world imports
- 2 Germany $175M 7.2% of world imports
- 3 France $134M 5.5% of world imports
World total: $2.4B 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 solar garden light
Brazil classifies solar garden light under NCM 9405.41.00: HS 9405.41 with 00 added.
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text on each NCM page is the official one.
Questions about solar garden light
What is the HS code for Solar garden light?
The HS code for Solar garden light is 940541 (Luminaires and light fittings; electric, photovoltaic, designed for use solely with light-emitting diode (LED) light sources). The HS code for solar-powered LED garden lights is 9405.41, covering photovoltaic LED luminaires.
How do I classify Solar garden light for customs?
Solar garden light is classified under HS code 940541 — Luminaires and light fittings; electric, photovoltaic, designed for use solely with light-emitting diode (LED) light sources. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
What if the garden light uses a halogen bulb instead of an LED?
If the solar luminaire uses a non-LED light source, it cannot be classified under 9405.41. It would likely fall under 9405.49 as another type of electric luminaire.
Which countries are the top exporters of solar garden light (HS 940541)?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS 940541 (the code used for solar garden light) in UN Comtrade data were China ($1.9B, 62% of world exports), Vietnam (about $136M) and Thailand ($122M). World exports came to about $3.0B, 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 solar garden light (HS 940541)?
In 2025, the top importers of HS 940541 (the code used for solar garden light) in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($606M, 25% of world imports), Germany ($175M) and France ($134M). World imports came to about $2.4B, 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 Solar garden light the same in all countries?
The base HS code 940541 for Solar garden light 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 solar garden light in Brazil?
In Brazil, solar garden light (HS 940541) is classified under NCM 9405.41.00.