| HS Code | Official Doc | Tariff Rate | Origin | Destination | Effective Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9405310010 | Doc | 63.0% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 9405310040 | Doc | 63.0% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 8512906000 | Doc | 55.0% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 8512902000 | Doc | 57.5% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 8539228030 | Doc | 32.6% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 8539520091 | Doc | 32.0% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
Here's a classification breakdown for "STRING LIGHTS", based on the provided reference data. Given the broad nature of the term, several HS codes could apply. I'll outline the most likely options, with explanations to help you determine the most accurate code for your specific product.
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9405310010: Lighting strings of a kind used for Christmas trees: Designed for use solely with light-emitting diode (LED) light sources Miniature series wired sets
- 94: Furnishings; lighting fittings. This chapter covers a wide range of items used to illuminate spaces or decorate.
- 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: Lighting strings of a kind used for Christmas trees. This narrows down the category to decorative lighting specifically for trees.
- 0010: Miniature series wired sets. This further specifies the type of string lights.
- Applicability: This is the most likely code if your string lights are specifically marketed for Christmas trees and use LED bulbs.
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9405310040: Lighting strings of a kind used for Christmas trees: Designed for use solely with light-emitting diode (LED) light sources Other
- 94: Furnishings; lighting fittings.
- 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: Lighting strings of a kind used for Christmas trees.
- 0040: Other. This applies to LED Christmas tree string lights that don't fall into the "miniature series wired sets" category.
- Applicability: Use this if your string lights are for Christmas trees and use LEDs, but aren't miniature series wired sets.
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8539228030: 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 exceeding100 V: Decorative- 85: Electrical machinery and equipment.
- 39: 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.
- 22: Other filament lamps, excluding ultraviolet or infrared lamps.
- 8030: Other, of a power not exceeding 200W and for a voltage exceeding 100V.
- Applicability: If your string lights are composed of individual LED bulbs and are considered decorative lighting, this code might apply.
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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) light sources: Light-emitting diode (LED) lamps Other
- 85: Electrical machinery and equipment.
- 39: 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.
- 52: Light-emitting diode (LED) light sources.
- 0091: Light-emitting diode (LED) lamps Other.
- Applicability: This is suitable if you are importing complete LED lamps as individual units.
Important Considerations & Recommendations:
- Intended Use: The primary function of the string lights is crucial. Are they specifically for Christmas trees, or are they general-purpose decorative lights?
- Bulb Type: Are the lights individual LED bulbs, or are they integrated into a string?
- Power & Voltage: Confirm the power (wattage) and voltage of the lights.
- Series Wiring: Are the lights wired in series (one breaks, they all go out)?
- Material Composition: The material of the string and any housings can affect classification.
- Tax Rates: Note the differing tax rates associated with each code. As of the reference data, codes starting with 94 have a total tax rate of 63%, while codes starting with 85 have rates of 55% or 57.5%.
- 2025.4.2 Tariff Changes: Be aware of the tariff changes scheduled for 2025.4.2, which will increase the addtional tariffs.
To ensure accurate classification, please provide more details about your specific product. It is also recommended to consult with a customs broker or the relevant customs authority.