HS code for LED strip lights
The U.S. HS code for LED strip lights is usually 9405.42.84.40 (flexible strip), with a 3.9% general duty and an estimated total of 16.4% from China and 16.4% 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 41.4% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flexible strip | 9405.42.84.40 | 3.9% | 16.4% |
- 9405.42.84.40: Other
What decides the code
A flexible LED strip light is an electric luminaire with an LED light source, classified under heading 9405 in subheading 9405.42.84.40.
- The light source is LED and the strip is designed for use solely with LED light sources, which places it in subheading 9405.42.
- The strip is a flexible luminaire that provides illumination, so it falls in heading 9405 rather than in a parts heading.
- The goods are not elsewhere specified or included, so the residual Other lines under 9405.42.84 apply.
Common mistakes
- Classifying the strip under 8541 as a light-emitting diode: the strip is a finished lighting fitting, not a bare LED component.
- Classifying it under 8539 as an electric filament or discharge lamp: LED strip lights are luminaires, not lamps of that heading.
- Classifying it under 8544 as insulated wire or cable: the strip is a lighting fitting, and the wiring is only part of its construction.
Estimated U.S. duty by origin
- China
- 16.4% = 3.9% general + 12.5% Section 301: Forced labor actionMay also apply: Section 301: China list duty (7.5% or 25%). Up to 41.4%.
- Vietnam
- 16.4% = 3.9% general + 12.5% Section 301: Forced labor action
For HTS 9405.42.84.40, as a share of customs value, before fees. Check every measure for your entry with the tariff checker.
Frequently asked questions
What is the HS code for LED strip lights?
The U.S. HTS code for LED strip lights is usually 9405.42.84.40 (flexible strip). The first six digits, 9405.42, are the international HS code.
What is the U.S. import duty on LED strip lights from China?
The U.S. general duty on HTS 9405.42.84.40 is 3.9%. With the additional duties that apply to goods of China (Section 301: Forced labor action (12.5%)), the estimated total is 16.4% 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 16.4%. Tariff data as of October 22, 2026.
Tariff schedule pages
- 9405.42.84.40Other
- Heading 9405Luminaires 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
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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.