HS code for LED candles
The U.S. HS code for LED candles is usually 8513.10.40.00 (flameless), with a 3.5% general duty and an estimated total of 16% from China and 16% from Vietnam once additional duties are added.
Estimates use tariff data as of October 22, 2026. The China and Vietnam estimates include Section 301: Forced labor action (12.5%). From China, Section 301: China list duty (7.5% or 25%) may also apply, up to 41% in total. Classifications and duty estimates are guidance based on the published HTSUS. The importer of record is responsible for the final classification.
Codes by variant
| Variant | HTS code | General duty | Est. from China |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flameless | 8513.10.40.00 | 3.5% | 16% |
- 8513.10.40.00: Lamps / Other
What decides the code
Battery powered flameless LED candles are portable electric lamps working from their own energy source, classified under heading 8513, specifically 8513.10.40.00.
- The light comes from LEDs and the unit runs on its own battery, so it is a portable electric lamp of heading 8513.
- The candle is a lamp for general lighting rather than lighting equipment of heading 8512, which covers vehicle lamps.
- A plug in or cord connected candle that needs an external power supply is not self powered and does not fit heading 8513.
Common mistakes
- Classifying LED candles under heading 9405 as lamps and lighting fittings is wrong because that heading covers non portable fixtures, not self powered lamps.
- Using heading 3406 for candles is wrong because the item is an electric lamp, not a wax candle.
- Putting the item in heading 8543 as an electrical machine with individual function is wrong because heading 8513 specifically covers portable electric lamps.
Estimated U.S. duty by origin
- China
- 16% = 3.5% general + 12.5% Section 301: Forced labor actionMay also apply: Section 301: China list duty (7.5% or 25%). Up to 41%.
- Vietnam
- 16% = 3.5% general + 12.5% Section 301: Forced labor action
For HTS 8513.10.40.00, as a share of customs value, before fees. Check every measure for your entry with the tariff checker.
EU code and duty
- Flameless
- CN 8513 10 00, 5.7%
EU Combined Nomenclature 2026, third-country (erga omnes) duty. Preferential rates and EU trade remedy duties are not included.
Frequently asked questions
What is the HS code for LED candles?
The U.S. HTS code for LED candles is usually 8513.10.40.00 (flameless). The first six digits, 8513.10, are the international HS code.
What is the U.S. import duty on LED candles from China?
The U.S. general duty on HTS 8513.10.40.00 is 3.5%. With the additional duties that apply to goods of China (Section 301: Forced labor action (12.5%)), the estimated total is 16% of customs value. Section 301: China list duty (7.5% or 25%) may also apply depending on the exact product. From Vietnam the estimate is 16%. Tariff data as of October 22, 2026.
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Codes checked against the USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule retrieved October 22, 2026. Additional duties reviewed October 22, 2026. This is an estimate: the importer of record is responsible for classification.