Find HS Code and trade information for indoor decorative string lights

Indoor Decorative String Lights

Indoor decorative string lights are an illumination and aesthetic enhancement used within interior spaces. They differ from standard lighting fixtures by prioritizing ambiance and visual appeal over sheer brightness.

Material:

• Bulbs: Traditionally incandescent, halogen, or tungsten. Increasingly, LEDs (Light Emitting Diodes) are dominant due to energy efficiency, longevity, and lower heat output.
• Wire: Typically insulated copper wire, often coated in plastic or rubber for safety and flexibility. Some utilize more robust wiring for heavier-duty applications or outdoor use (though these are specifically discussed separately).
• Encasing/Sockets: Plastic, glass, or metal housings hold the bulbs and provide electrical connections.
• String/Cable: Strings are often PVC coated, while more modern designs utilize flexible rubber or woven fabric cables.

Purpose:

• Aesthetic Enhancement: Primary function is to create a visually appealing atmosphere, adding warmth, charm, and a focal point to a room.
• Accent Lighting: Used to highlight specific features, such as artwork, furniture, or architectural details.
• Mood Lighting: Controllable brightness and color options allow for the creation of different moods and ambiances.
• Decorative Feature: The lights themselves are often a design element, contributing to the overall interior decor.

Function:

• Illumination: Provide a soft, diffused light source. Brightness is typically lower than overhead lighting.
• Power Source: Operate on either AC (Alternating Current) power via wall plug or battery power, with USB powered options becoming increasingly common.
• Control Options: Many feature on/off switches, dimming capabilities, and flashing/steady modes. Smart lights offer app control, color changing, and scheduling.
• Safety Features: Include fused plugs, low-voltage operation (especially battery-powered versions), and insulated wiring to minimize electrical hazards.

Usage Scenarios:

• Bedrooms: Draped around bed frames, headboards, or windows to create a cozy atmosphere.
• Living Rooms: Used to highlight bookshelves, fireplaces, or artwork.
• Dining Rooms: Wrapped around chandeliers or used as table centerpieces.
• Nurseries/Children's Rooms: Provide soft, comforting light and decorative appeal.
• Parties/Events: Create festive atmospheres for celebrations.
• Seasonal Decor: Used for holiday displays or themed events.

Common Types:

• Fairy Lights (Micro LED Lights): Thin, flexible strings with very small LEDs, often battery-powered. Ideal for delicate displays and wrapping around objects.
• Globe Lights: Feature larger, spherical bulbs, providing a more substantial light source. Often used in patios or dining areas.
• String Lights with Decorative Bulbs: Bulbs come in various shapes (e.g., Edison bulbs, star-shaped bulbs, lantern-shaped bulbs) for specific aesthetic effects.
• Curtain Lights: Strings of lights arranged vertically to resemble a curtain, often used as backdrops or window treatments.
• Icicle Lights: Strings of lights designed to resemble icicles, commonly used for holiday decorations.
• Smart String Lights: Wi-Fi enabled lights controllable via smartphone app, offering color changing, scheduling, and integration with smart home systems.
• USB Powered String Lights: Convenient for use with power banks, laptops, or USB wall adapters.
• Battery Operated String Lights: Provide portability and flexibility, ideal for areas without access to power outlets.

Indoor decorative string lights typically refer to lighting fixtures designed for aesthetic purposes within enclosed spaces. These lights are often used for ambiance, holidays, or special events. Given the description, several HS codes may be applicable.

• 9405310010: This code covers luminaires 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: Lighting strings of a kind used for Christmas trees: Designed for use solely with light-emitting diode (LED) light sources Miniature series wired sets. This is applicable if the lights are specifically marketed for Christmas trees and use LED bulbs. The total tax rate is 63.0%, comprising a base tariff of 8.0% and an additional tariff of 25.0%, increasing to 30% after April 2, 2025.
• 9405310040: This code also covers luminaires 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: Lighting strings of a kind used for Christmas trees: Designed for use solely with light-emitting diode (LED) light sources Other. This applies to LED Christmas tree lights not specifically categorized as miniature series wired sets. The total tax rate is 63.0%, with a base tariff of 8.0% and an additional tariff of 25.0%, increasing to 30% after April 2, 2025.
• 8539228030: This code covers 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: Other filament lamps, excluding ultraviolet or infrared lamps: Other, of a power not exceeding 200 W and for a voltage exceeding 100 V: Decorative. This is applicable if the lights are considered decorative LED lamps with a power rating of 200W or less and a voltage exceeding 100V. The total tax rate is 32.6%, consisting of a base tariff of 2.6% and an additional tariff of 30% after April 2, 2025.
• 8539520091: This code covers 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) light sources: Light-emitting diode (LED) lamps Other. This applies to other LED lamps not specifically categorized. The total tax rate is 32.0%, with a base tariff of 2.0% and an additional tariff of 30% after April 2, 2025.