HS code for solar garden lights
The U.S. HS code for solar garden lights is usually 9405.41.84.40 (solar led stake), 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Solar LED stake | 9405.41.84.40 | 3.9% | 16.4% |
- 9405.41.84.40: Photovoltaic, designed for use solely with light- emitting diode (LED) light sources / Other
What decides the code
A solar LED stake light is an electric luminaire with a permanently fixed LED source powered by an integrated photovoltaic cell, classified under heading 9405, specifically 9405.41.84.40.
- The light source is LED and the power comes from an integrated photovoltaic cell, which places the goods in the photovoltaic LED subheading 9405.41.
- The unit is a complete luminaire with a permanently fixed light source, so it falls in heading 9405 rather than a parts provision.
- The article is a garden stake light for outdoor ground mounting, which is a lighting fitting not specified elsewhere, keeping it in heading 9405.
Common mistakes
- Classifying under 8541 for photovoltaic cells is wrong because the cell is only a component of a finished luminaire, not the imported article.
- Classifying under 9405.42 for other electric luminaires is wrong because that subheading covers non photovoltaic fittings, not solar powered ones.
- Classifying under 8539 for electric filament or discharge lamps is wrong because the stake light is a complete fitting, not a lamp or bulb.
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 9405.41.84.40, 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 solar garden lights?
The U.S. HTS code for solar garden lights is usually 9405.41.84.40 (solar led stake). The first six digits, 9405.41, are the international HS code.
What is the U.S. import duty on solar garden lights from China?
The U.S. general duty on HTS 9405.41.84.40 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
- 9405.41.84.40Photovoltaic, designed for use solely with light- emitting diode (LED) light sources / Other
- 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.