HS code for LED light bulb
The U.S. HS code for an LED light bulb is usually 8539.52.00.91 (screw base), 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Screw base | 8539.52.00.91 | 2% | 14.5% |
- 8539.52.00.91: Light-emitting diode (LED) lamps / Other
What decides the code
An LED light bulb is a light-emitting diode lamp under heading 8539, classified in 8539.52.00.91 when it has a screw base.
- The light source is light-emitting diodes, which places the bulb in heading 8539 as an LED light source.
- It is a lamp rather than a part, so it falls under 8539.52 for LED lamps.
- A screw base is the base type on the listed line, 8539.52.00.91.
Common mistakes
- Classifying the bulb in 9405 as a lamp fitting is wrong because 9405 covers lamps and lighting fittings, not the LED light source itself.
- Putting it in 8543 as an electrical machine with individual function is wrong because heading 8539 specifically covers LED light sources.
- Classifying it in 8536 as a socket or connector is wrong because the screw base is part of the bulb, not a separate electrical apparatus.
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
- Screw base
- 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 an LED light bulb?
The U.S. HTS code for an LED light bulb is usually 8539.52.00.91 (screw base). The first six digits, 8539.52, are the international HS code.
What is the U.S. import duty on an LED light bulb 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.