HS code for LED headlight bulbs
The U.S. HS code for LED headlight bulbs is usually 8539.52.00.91 (replacement), with a 2% general duty and an estimated total of 14.5% from China and 14.5% 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 39.5% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Replacement | 8539.52.00.91 | 2% | 14.5% |
- 8539.52.00.91: Light-emitting diode (LED) lamps / Other
What decides the code
LED headlight bulbs are light-emitting diode lamps of heading 8539, classified under 8539.52.00.91 as other LED lamps.
- The light source is LED, which places the bulb in heading 8539 as a light-emitting diode light source.
- It is a complete lamp for a vehicle headlight, so it falls under the LED lamps subheading 8539.52 rather than parts.
- The bulb is a replacement unit sold on its own, so it takes the residual line 8539.52.00.91 for other LED lamps.
Common mistakes
- Classifying under 8512 as vehicle lighting equipment is wrong because 8512 covers the lamps and fittings mounted on the vehicle, not the replaceable LED bulb.
- Classifying under 8543 as an electrical machine or apparatus is wrong because the bulb is a light source of heading 8539.
- Classifying under 9405 as a lamp or lighting fitting is wrong because 9405 covers luminaires and fittings, not the LED light source itself.
Estimated U.S. duty by origin
- China
- 14.5% = 2% general + 12.5% Section 301: Forced labor actionMay also apply: Section 301: China list duty (7.5% or 25%). Up to 39.5%.
- Vietnam
- 14.5% = 2% general + 12.5% Section 301: Forced labor action
For HTS 8539.52.00.91, as a share of customs value, before fees. Check every measure for your entry with the tariff checker.
EU code and duty
- Replacement
- CN 8539 52 00, 3.7%
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 headlight bulbs?
The U.S. HTS code for LED headlight bulbs is usually 8539.52.00.91 (replacement). The first six digits, 8539.52, are the international HS code.
What is the U.S. import duty on LED headlight bulbs from China?
The U.S. general duty on HTS 8539.52.00.91 is 2%. With the additional duties that apply to goods of China (Section 301: Forced labor action (12.5%)), the estimated total is 14.5% 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 14.5%. 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.