Luminaires and lighting fittings including searchlights and — HTS 9405
Luminaires and lighting fittings including searchlights and spotlights and parts thereof, not elsewhere specified or included; illuminated signs, illuminated nameplates and the like, having a permanently fixed light source, and parts thereof not elsewhere specified or included
Chapter 94 › Heading 9405
2026 HTS Rev 19 Synced Rules verified Operational
Written to help non-specialists understand this page. Rates, dates, and legal facts come from the official records above and on the linked source.
HTS heading 9405 is a broad product category for lighting equipment and certain illuminated articles. It generally covers luminaires and lighting fittings, such as fixtures that hold or direct a light source, including searchlights and spotlights. It also covers illuminated signs, illuminated nameplates, and similar articles with a permanently fixed light source, along with qualifying parts not specified elsewhere in the tariff.
To narrow a product from heading 9405 to an 8-digit HTS code, first identify what the article is: a complete lighting fixture, a searchlight or spotlight, an illuminated sign or nameplate, or a part. Then read the available subheadings and statistical breakouts, which may distinguish products by design, intended use, construction or material, and whether the item is complete or a part. Classification is based on the product as imported, including its essential characteristics and how it is presented—not simply on its marketing name.
What to check
- Describe the article’s function, mounting method, light-source arrangement, and intended use before comparing HTS descriptions.
- Check whether the item is a complete fixture, an illuminated sign or nameplate, or a dedicated part; do not assume every lighting-related component belongs in heading 9405.
- Review the subheadings and 8-digit statistical provisions for distinctions involving type, construction, material, or other stated features.
- Confirm whether the light source is permanently fixed when considering illuminated signs, nameplates, or similar articles.
- Use product specifications, photographs, drawings, bills of materials, and assembly information to support the classification; ask a customs broker or seek a binding ruling if the wording remains uncertain.
HTS heading 9405 summary
Luminaires and lighting fittings including searchlights and is a 4-digit product category containing 3 published product-code lines in this snapshot. A heading does not carry one universal duty rate; classification must be narrowed to the line matching the product facts.
How to find your code in this category
A heading is a product category. To get the exact duty, narrow from this 4-digit heading to a sub-category (usually by material), then open the 8-digit code that matches your product.
Open any code in the tables below to see its exact duty rate, a duty calculator (enter your shipment value → estimated duty and landed cost), the rate-change history chart, and the country-by-country breakdown (including Section 301/232 add-on duties).
Why you have to click in: a single category can contain products with very different duties. The rate depends on the specific product — its material and construction — and on the country of origin, and those only get pinned down at the 8-digit code level. That is why this page points you to codes instead of showing one rate for the whole category.
Sub-categories
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 9405.11 | Designed for use solely with light-emitting diode (LED) light sources |
| 9405.19 | Other |
| 9405.21 | Designed for use solely with light-emitting diode (LED) light sources |
| 9405.29 | Other |
| 9405.41 | Photovoltaic, designed for use solely with light- emitting diode (LED) light sources |
| 9405.42 | Other, designed for use solely with light-emitting diode (LED) light sources |
| 9405.50 | Non-electrical luminaires and lighting fittings |
Product codes & duty rates
👇 Each row is a specific product code — click a blue code to open its full page with exact duty rates by country, the rate-history chart, and a duty calculator. 👉
| Code | Description | General (MFN) | Special | Column 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9405.31.00 👉 | Designed for use solely with light-emitting diode (LED) light sources | 8% | Free | 50% |
| 9405.39.00 👉 | Other | 8% | Free | 50% |
| 9405.49.00.00 👉 | Other | 3.9% | Free | 35% |
"Special" shows the free-trade-agreement rate; open a code to see exactly which countries qualify.
Common questions
What products fall under HTS heading 9405?
Luminaires and lighting fittings including searchlights and spotlights and parts thereof, not elsewhere specified or included; illuminated signs, illuminated nameplates and the like, having a permanently fixed light source, and parts thereof not elsewhere specified or included. To classify a specific item you must pick the matching sub-category and 8-digit code above; the right choice usually depends on the material and construction of the product.
How do I choose the right code within this category?
Start from the sub-categories (typically divided by material—for example cotton versus man-made fibers), then open the active 8- or 10-digit code that matches the product. When unsure, a licensed customs broker or a CBP binding ruling can confirm the classification.
Reference information only, not customs, legal, or classification advice. Confirm the current code and rate against the official HTS before you import.