LED Lighting from 🇨🇳 China: US Import Tariffs 2026
Complete guide to US duty rates, HTS codes, and tariff overlays for led lighting imported from China. Total 2025 imports: $4.0B.
Quick answer for US importers
What is the US import duty on led lighting from China?
LED Lighting imported into the United States from China must be classified under the correct HTS code before the US duty rate can be confirmed. The rate depends on the 10-digit HTS classification, base MFN duty, country-of-origin rules, and any special tariff program or trade remedy that applies to the shipment.
Section 301 Tariffs
Additional tariffs of 7.5%–25% (some up to 100%) apply to most goods from China under four Section 301 lists. Covers electronics, machinery, consumer goods, and more.
Section 232 — Steel
25% tariff on steel imports under Section 232 national security authority.
Section 232 — Aluminum
10% tariff on aluminum imports under Section 232 national security authority.
HTS Codes for LED Lighting — Duty Rates
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| HS6 Code | Description | Import Value | Duties Paid |
|---|---|---|---|
| 950300 | TRICYCLES, SCOOTERS, PEDAL CARS AND SIMILAR WHEELED TOYS; DOLLS' CARRIAGES; DOLLS; OTHER TOYS; ETC | $990M | $657 |
| 151800 | ANIMAL, VEGETABLE OR MICROBIAL FATS AND OILS AND THEIR FRACTIONS, BOILED, OXIDIZED, DEHYDRATED, ETC CHEMICALLY MODIFIED; INEDIBLE MIXTURES PREPS NESOI | $606M | $179M |
| 871690 | PARTS OF TRAILERS, SEMI-TRAILERS AND OTHER VEHICLES, NOT MECHANICALLY PROPELLED | $410M | $209M |
| 871680 | VEHICLES (OTHER THAN TRAILERS AND SEMI-TRAILERS), NOT MECHANICALLY PROPELLED, NESOI | $303M | $152M |
| 871420 | PARTS AND ACCESSORIES OF CARRIAGES FOR DISABLED PERSONS | $217M | $4M |
| 200830 | CITRUS FRUIT (INCLUDING MIXTURES AND CHILLED SEGMENTS), PREPARED OR PRESERVED, WHETHER OR NOT CONTAINING ADDED SWEETENING OR SPIRIT, NESOI | $170M | $76M |
| 871310 | INVALID CARRIAGES, NOT MECHANICALLY PROPELLED | $122M | $3M |
| 871390 | INVALID CARRIAGES, MECHANICALLY PROPELLED | $118M | $2M |
| 070320 | GARLIC, FRESH OR CHILLED | $100M | $45M |
| 721012 | FLAT-ROLLED IRON OR NONALLOY STEEL PRODUCTS, 600 MM OR MORE WIDE, PLATED OR COATED WITH TIN, UNDER 0.5 MM THICK | $93M | $45M |
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Last verified: June 2, 2026
Rates and trade context on this page are checked against official tariff, customs, trade-policy, and import-data sources. Use the calculator for an item-specific duty stack before making entry, quote, or purchase decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the US duty rate on LED lights?
LED lamps and lighting fixtures are classified under HTS 8539 or 9405 depending on the product. Base duty rates range from 2% to 6%. Section 301 tariffs on Chinese-origin LED products add 25%.
Are LED bulbs classified differently from LED fixtures?
Yes. LED bulbs/lamps fall under HTS 8539.50, while complete LED light fixtures are classified under HTS 9405. The distinction affects both base duty rates and tariff overlay applicability.
Which countries supply most LED lighting to the US?
China dominates US LED lighting imports, accounting for over 60% of the market. Mexico and Vietnam are growing sources as manufacturers relocate to avoid Section 301 tariffs.
What tariffs apply to led lighting from China?
LED Lighting imported from China are subject to the standard MFN base duty rate, plus Section 301 Tariffs, Section 232 — Steel, Section 232 — Aluminum tariff overlays. Use the duty calculator to get the exact rate for your HTS code.
How do I calculate the landed cost for led lighting from China?
The landed cost includes the product value (FOB), ocean or air freight, insurance, US Customs duties (base rate plus any applicable overlays), Merchandise Processing Fee (0.3464% of value, min $29.66), and Harbor Maintenance Fee (0.125% of dutiable value). Use our landed cost calculator to get the full breakdown.
What HTS codes apply to led lighting from China?
LED Lighting classifications depend on product details such as material, construction, use, and value. Start with the HTS codes listed on this page, then confirm the exact 10-digit HTS code before filing an entry.
Is this page about US import duty or China import duty?
This page covers US customs duty when led lighting are imported into the United States from China. It is not China's own import tariff schedule for goods entering China.
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