HS code for string lights
The U.S. HS code for string lights is usually 9405.42.84.10 (led fairy lights), 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| LED fairy lights | 9405.42.84.10 | 3.9% | 16.4% |
- 9405.42.84.10: Other lighting sets
What decides the code
LED string lights are classified as electric luminaires under heading 9405, specifically 9405.42.84.10 for other lighting sets designed for use solely with LED light sources.
- The light source is LED, which places the goods in the 9405.42 subheading for luminaires designed for use solely with light-emitting diode light sources.
- The product is a lighting set rather than a lamp part, which leads to the statistical line 9405.42.84.10 for other lighting sets.
- Heading 9405 covers luminaires and lighting fittings not elsewhere specified, so string lights fall here when no more specific heading applies.
Common mistakes
- Classifying LED string lights under 9405.42.84.10 when the set uses a non-LED source is wrong, because that line requires use solely with LED light sources.
- Treating the lights as decorative articles outside heading 9405 is wrong, because they are lighting fittings and heading 9405 covers them when not elsewhere specified.
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 9405.42.84.10, 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 string lights?
The U.S. HTS code for string lights is usually 9405.42.84.10 (led fairy lights). The first six digits, 9405.42, are the international HS code.
What is the U.S. import duty on string lights from China?
The U.S. general duty on HTS 9405.42.84.10 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
- 9405.42.84.10Other lighting sets
- 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.