HS code for spotlight in China: 9405429000
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HS code for spotlight in China

The HS code for spotlight in China is 9405429000 — Other electrical fixtures and lighting devices designed to use only light emitting diode (LED) light sources.

MFN duty 6% VAT 13% Temporary rate - Consumption tax 0% Chinese customs wording: 其他设计为仅使用发光二极管（LED）光源的其他电气灯具及照明装置

Official tariff line authoritative
Official Chinese customs nomenclature for the code above. Rates are the reference figures of the current schedule; always confirm against the full record.
HS code Description (official English) Chinese customs wording MFN VAT Detail
9405429000 Other electrical fixtures and lighting devices designed to use only light emitting diode (LED) light sources 其他设计为仅使用发光二极管（LED）光源的其他电气灯具及照明装置 6% 13% Open
Other tariff lines that may apply
Further lines of the official nomenclature whose wording also covers spotlight. Which one applies depends on the form, material and intended use of the goods.
HS code Description (official English) MFN VAT Detail
9405410000 Photovoltaic and other electrical fixtures and lighting devices designed to use only light emitting diode (LED) light sources 8.5% 13% Open
9405500000 Non-electrical lamps and lighting fittings 10% 13% Open
9405499000 Other electrical lighting fixtures and lighting devices 6% 13% Open
Codes used in practice for products declared as “spotlight”
Grouped from real Chinese import declarations. This list includes parts and components codes — that is expected, because components are imported far more often than finished machines. Use it to see how the product is classified in practice, not as the final answer.
HS code Description (official English) Declarations MFN VAT Detail
9405990000 parts, made of Other materials,of goods specified in heading No.94.05 206 8% 13% Open
9405920000 Parts, made Of plastics, of goods specified in heading No.94.05 62 8% 13% Open
9405110000 Designed as a branch chandelier using only light emitting diode (LED) light sources 32 5% 13% Open
9405429000 Other electrical fixtures and lighting devices designed to use only light emitting diode (LED) light sources 29 6% 13% Open
9405910000 Parts, made Of glass, of goods specified in heading No.94.05 26 8% 13% Open
Why 9405429000 is the answer
  • Classified in heading 9405 — Lamps and lighting fixtures not listed elsewhere, including searchlights, spotlights, and their components; Luminous signs, nameplates, and similar products with fixed light sources, as well as parts of these products not listed elsewhere , chapter 94 — Furniture; Bedding, mattresses, spring mattresses, soft seat cushions, and similar filling products; Unlisted lamps and lighting fixtures; Luminous signs, luminous nameplates, and similar products; Activity house .
  • Matching official wording: the Chinese tariff description for this line is “其他设计为仅使用发光二极管（LED）光源的其他电气灯具及照明装置”, which contains the term used for spotlight in the official nomenclature.
  • Corroborated by declarations: 206 import records whose product descriptions match spotlight are declared under this heading family, i.e. 34% of the declarations matching the term fall under the single most-used code.
  • Reference only: classification is decided by China Customs on the goods as presented. Rates shown are the schedule’s reference figures and can include unit-based (specific) duties — see the full record for the complete breakdown.
Frequently asked

What is the HS code for spotlight in China?

The most specific Chinese customs tariff line for spotlight is 9405429000 — Other electrical fixtures and lighting devices designed to use only light emitting diode (LED) light sources. China applies a most-favoured-nation (MFN) import duty of 6% and value-added tax of 13% on this line.

Are there other HS codes that could apply to spotlight?

Yes. Other official tariff lines in the same area of the schedule cover spotlight: 9405410000 (Photovoltaic and other electrical fixtures and lighting devices designed to use only light emitting diode (LED) light sources); 9405500000 (Non-electrical lamps and lighting fittings); 9405499000 (Other electrical lighting fixtures and lighting devices). The right code depends on the specific form, material and end use, so check the product description against each line.

Do parts and accessories of spotlight use a different HS code?

Yes. Parts and accessories are classified separately from the finished article. The Chinese schedule lists 9405990000 (品目9405所列物品其他材料制零件) for parts of this product. Import declarations for spotlight also frequently use that line, so confirm whether you are shipping the complete item or its components.

Which HS code do importers actually declare for spotlight?

In Chinese import declaration records whose product descriptions match "spotlight", the most frequently used 10-digit line is 9405990000 — parts, made of Other materials,of goods specified in heading No.94.05, used in 206 records in our sample.

How is spotlight classified under the Chinese tariff?

Classification follows the Harmonized System: spotlight falls under heading 9405 and statistical line 9405429000. Chinese customs wording for this line is “其他设计为仅使用发光二极管（LED）光源的其他电气灯具及照明装置” (English: Other electrical fixtures and lighting devices designed to use only light emitting diode (LED) light sources). Classification is decided by China Customs on the basis of the goods as presented.

Other products classified in heading 9405
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