| HS Code | Official Doc | Tariff Rate | Origin | Destination | Effective Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9405418410 | Doc | 58.9% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 9405490000 | Doc | 58.9% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 8513102000 | Doc | 42.5% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 8513104000 | Doc | 33.5% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 8539293060 | Doc | 37.5% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 8539520091 | Doc | 32.0% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
HS Code Classification for BALLOON LIGHTS
Based on the provided reference data, classifying "BALLOON LIGHTS" requires careful consideration of their functionality and power source. Here's a breakdown of potential HS codes, along with explanations:
1. 9405418410 – Luminaires and lighting fittings, including searchlights and spotlights and parts thereof; illuminated signs, illuminated nameplates and the like, having a permanently fixed light source:
- 94: Furniture, bedding, lighting signs, prefabricated buildings. This chapter broadly covers lighting products.
- 05: Luminaires and lighting fittings. Specifically targets lighting equipment.
- 41: Other electric luminaires and lighting fittings. This narrows down to more specific types of electric lights.
- 84: Photovoltaic, designed for use solely with light-emitting diode (LED) light sources. If the balloon lights are solely powered by solar/photovoltaic and use LEDs, this is a strong candidate.
- 10: Other lighting sets. This is a general subcategory.
- Tax Rate: 58.9% (Base 3.9% + Additional 25.0% + Post 2025.4.2 Additional 30%)
- Considerations: This code applies if the lights are designed to be plugged into a power source or are permanently fixed with a light source.
2. 9405490000 – Luminaires and lighting fittings, including searchlights and spotlights and parts thereof; illuminated signs, illuminated nameplates and the like, having a permanently fixed light source:
- 94: Furniture, bedding, lighting signs, prefabricated buildings.
- 05: Luminaires and lighting fittings.
- 49: Other electric luminaires and lighting fittings. This is a broader category for electric lights not specifically defined elsewhere.
- 00: Other. This is a general subcategory.
- Tax Rate: 58.9% (Base 3.9% + Additional 25.0% + Post 2025.4.2 Additional 30%)
- Considerations: Use this code if the lights are electric but don't fall into the more specific "photovoltaic" category (9405418410).
3. 8513102000 – Portable electric lamps designed to function by their own source of energy; Lamps: Flashlights:
- 85: Electrical machinery and equipment.
- 13: Electrical lamps and lighting equipment.
- 10: Portable electric lamps.
- 20: Lamps: Flashlights. If the balloon lights function as portable lamps with their own battery source and resemble flashlights in function, this code may apply.
- Tax Rate: 42.5% (Base 12.5% + Additional 0.0% + Post 2025.4.2 Additional 30%)
4. 8513104000 – Portable electric lamps designed to function by their own source of energy; Lamps: Other:
- 85: Electrical machinery and equipment.
- 13: Electrical lamps and lighting equipment.
- 10: Portable electric lamps.
- 40: Lamps: Other. If the balloon lights are portable and self-powered but don't fit the "flashlight" description, this is a suitable option.
- Tax Rate: 33.5% (Base 3.5% + Additional 0.0% + Post 2025.4.2 Additional 30%)
5. 8539520091 – Electrical filament or discharge lamps, including sealed beam lamp units and ultraviolet or infrared lamps; arc lamps; light-emitting diode (LED) light sources; parts thereof: Light-emitting diode (LED) lamps Other:
- 85: Electrical machinery and equipment.
- 39: Electrical filament or discharge lamps.
- 52: Light-emitting diode (LED) light sources.
- 00: Other. This is a general subcategory.
- 91: Light-emitting diode (LED) lamps Other. If the balloon lights are primarily LED light sources, this code is relevant.
- Tax Rate: 32.0% (Base 2.0% + Additional 0.0% + Post 2025.4.2 Additional 30%)
Important Considerations & Recommendations:
- Power Source: The primary power source is crucial. Battery-operated lights will fall under 8513, while mains-powered lights will be 9405.
- LED vs. Other: If the lights use LEDs, codes under 8539 are more appropriate.
- Functionality: Are they primarily decorative, or do they serve a specific lighting purpose?
- Material Composition: The material of the balloon itself might have implications for import regulations.
- Certification: Depending on the destination country, you may need to provide certifications (e.g., CE, RoHS) to demonstrate compliance with safety and environmental standards.
- Single Declaration: If the balloon and light are sold as a single unit, the classification should reflect the primary function of the combined product.
Action Required:
Please provide more details about the "BALLOON LIGHTS," including:
- Power source: (Battery, mains electricity, solar)
- Light source type: (LED, incandescent, etc.)
- Primary function: (Decoration, illumination, signaling)
- Material of the balloon: (Latex, plastic, etc.)
This information will help determine the most accurate HS code and ensure smooth customs clearance.