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Smart String Light

Smart string lights are decorative lighting solutions controlled remotely via smartphone applications, voice assistants, or pre-programmed schedules. They offer customizable illumination options beyond traditional string lights, enhancing ambiance and convenience.

Material

The core component is typically LEDs (Light Emitting Diodes) known for energy efficiency, longevity, and minimal heat emission. The LEDs are mounted on a flexible cable, commonly made of PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride) or rubber for weather resistance. Some higher-end models utilize silicone for greater durability and temperature tolerance. The light covers or diffusers can be plastic (polycarbonate or acrylic) or, less commonly, glass. Power supplies are enclosed in plastic housings.

Purpose

The primary purpose is decorative lighting. They are used to create a specific atmosphere, highlight architectural features, or for festive occasions. Beyond aesthetics, they offer convenience through remote control and automation.

Function

• Remote Control: Operation via smartphone apps (iOS and Android) allowing on/off switching, dimming, color changes, and effect selection.
• Color Control: Many models offer a wide spectrum of colors (RGB – Red, Green, Blue) and adjustable white tones (warm to cool).
• Scheduling: Ability to set timers and schedules for automatic on/off operation.
• Voice Control: Integration with voice assistants like Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant, and Apple Siri for hands-free operation.
• Music Sync: Some lights synchronize illumination patterns to music playing nearby.
• Grouping: Control multiple strings of lights simultaneously or individually within a network.
• Scene Creation: Saving customized lighting configurations as "scenes" for easy recall.
• Geofencing: Automated control based on the user's location.

Usage Scenarios

• Indoor Decoration: Living rooms, bedrooms, patios, dining areas, parties, holidays.
• Outdoor Decoration: Gardens, balconies, fences, trees, patios, events. (Weather-resistant models are required).
• Commercial Use: Restaurants, bars, hotels, retail spaces for creating ambiance.
• Festive Occasions: Christmas, Halloween, birthdays, weddings.

Common Types

• WiFi Smart String Lights: Connect directly to a home WiFi network. Often require a 2.4 GHz network.
• Bluetooth Smart String Lights: Connect to a smartphone via Bluetooth. Shorter range than WiFi models.
• RGB String Lights: Offer a full spectrum of colors.
• RGBW String Lights: Include RGB colors plus a dedicated white LED for more accurate white tones.
• IC (Individually Controllable) String Lights: Each LED can be controlled independently, allowing for dynamic patterns and animations.
• Curtain Lights: Lights arranged in a curtain-like configuration, often used for backdrop decoration.
• Globe String Lights: Feature spherical LED bulbs.
• Novelty Shape String Lights: Lights shaped like stars, snowflakes, or other decorative forms.
• Solar Powered String Lights: Charge during the day and operate automatically at night.

The declared goods, “smart string light”, can be understood as decorative lighting designed for temporary or festive use, potentially incorporating LED technology and intelligent control features.

The following HS codes are relevant based on the provided reference material:

• 9405310040: This HS 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”.

  • 94: Chapter 94 – Furniture; bedding, mattresses, support, stuffing and similar furnishings; lamps and lighting fittings, not elsewhere specified or included; prefabricated buildings.
  • 05: Heading 05 – 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.
  • 31: Subheading 31 – Lighting strings of a kind used for Christmas trees.
  • 0040: Further specifies the lighting strings are designed for use solely with light-emitting diode (LED) light sources. The tariff details are: Basic tariff: 8.0%, Additional tariff: 25.0%, Additional tariff after 2025.4.2: 30.0%, Total tariff: 63.0%.

• 9405418410: This HS 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: Other electric luminaires and lighting fittings: Photovoltaic, designed for use solely with light-emitting diode (LED) light sources: Other: Other lighting sets”.

  • 94: Chapter 94 – Furniture; bedding, mattresses, support, stuffing and similar furnishings; lamps and lighting fittings, not elsewhere specified or included.
  • 05: Heading 05 – 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.
  • 41: Subheading 41 – Other electric luminaires and lighting fittings.
  • 84: Further specifies Photovoltaic, designed for use solely with light-emitting diode (LED) light sources.
  • 10: Further specifies Other lighting sets. The tariff details are: Basic tariff: 3.9%, Additional tariff: 25.0%, Additional tariff after 2025.4.2: 30.0%, Total tariff: 58.9%.

• 8512902000: This HS code covers “Electrical lighting or signaling equipment (excluding articles of heading 8539), windshield wipers, defrosters and demisters, of a kind used for cycles or motor vehicles; parts thereof: Parts: Of signaling equipment”. If the “smart” functionality relies on signaling components, this code may be relevant.

  • 85: Chapter 85 – Electrical machinery and equipment.
  • 12: Heading 12 – Electrical lighting or signaling equipment (excluding articles of heading 8539), windshield wipers, defrosters and demisters, of a kind used for cycles or motor vehicles; parts thereof.
  • 90: Subheading 90 – Parts.
  • 20: Further specifies Of signaling equipment. The tariff details are: Basic tariff: 2.5%, Additional tariff: 25.0%, Additional tariff after 2025.4.2: 30.0%, Total tariff: 57.5%.

• 8512906000: This HS code covers “Electrical lighting or signaling equipment (excluding articles of heading 8539), windshield wipers, defrosters and demisters, of a kind used for cycles or motor vehicles; parts thereof: Parts: Of lighting equipment: Other”. If the “smart” functionality relies on lighting components, this code may be relevant.

  • 85: Chapter 85 – Electrical machinery and equipment.
  • 12: Heading 12 – Electrical lighting or signaling equipment (excluding articles of heading 8539), windshield wipers, defrosters and demisters, of a kind used for cycles or motor vehicles; parts thereof.
  • 90: Subheading 90 – Parts.
  • 60: Further specifies Of lighting equipment.
  • 00: Further specifies Other. The tariff details are: Basic tariff: 0.0%, Additional tariff: 25.0%, Additional tariff after 2025.4.2: 30.0%, Total tariff: 55.0%.

• 8544429090: This HS code covers “Insulated (including enameled or anodized) wire, cable (including coaxial cable) and other insulated electric conductors, whether or not fitted with connectors; optical fiber cables, made up of individually sheathed fibers, whether or not assembled with electric conductors or fitted with connectors: Other electric conductors, for a voltage not exceeding 1,000 V: Fitted with connectors: Other: Other Other”. If the smart string light utilizes specialized wiring or cables, this code may be relevant.

  • 85: Chapter 85 – Electrical machinery and equipment.
  • 44: Heading 44 – Insulated (including enameled or anodized) wire, cable (including coaxial cable) and other insulated electric conductors, whether or not fitted with connectors; optical fiber cables, made up of individually sheathed fibers, whether or not assembled with electric conductors or fitted with connectors.
  • 42: Subheading 42 – Other electric conductors, for a voltage not exceeding 1,000 V.
  • 90: Further specifies Fitted with connectors.
  • 90: Further specifies Other. The tariff details are: Basic tariff: 2.6%, Additional tariff: 25.0%, Additional tariff after 2025.4.2: 30.0%, Total tariff: 57.6%.

• 8544499000: This HS code covers “Insulated (including enameled or anodized) wire, cable (including coaxial cable) and other insulated electric conductors, whether or not fitted with connectors; optical fiber cables, made up of individually sheathed fibers, whether or not assembled with electric conductors or fitted with connectors: Other electric conductors, for a voltage not exceeding 1,000 V: Other: Other: Other”. If the smart string light utilizes specialized wiring or cables, this code may be relevant.

  • 85: Chapter 85 – Electrical machinery and equipment.
  • 44: Heading 44 – Insulated (including enameled or anodized) wire, cable (including coaxial cable) and other insulated electric conductors, whether or not fitted with connectors; optical fiber cables, made up of individually sheathed fibers, whether or not assembled with electric conductors or fitted with connectors.
  • 49: Subheading 49 – Other electric conductors, for a voltage not exceeding 1,000 V.
  • 90: Further specifies Other.
  • 00: Further specifies Other. The tariff details are: Basic tariff: 3.9%, Additional tariff: 25.0%, Additional tariff after 2025.4.2: 30.0%, Total tariff: 58.9%.