lighting case

LED strip light kit from China

A supplier description often says only LED strip light, but the HTS path depends on whether it is a complete lighting kit, a bare circuit strip, or a portable self-powered lamp.

Important: AI output requires professional review
Moya provides AI-assisted research for U.S. import workflows. Results are not a binding CBP ruling, legal advice, customs brokerage advice, or filing instruction. Verify HTS codes, duties, and compliance requirements with a licensed customs broker or official source before relying on them.

Example input

China-origin retail LED strip kit with wall plug power cord, controller, plastic/silicone housing, adhesive backing, and decorative color lighting function.

Candidate HTS path

A complete non-portable LED lighting kit can point toward 9405.42.8410, while portable self-powered lighting must be compared against Chapter 85.

Tariff signals to verify

For China-origin goods, verify Section 301 and current IEEPA layers against the final HTS code and Chapter 99 data.

Questions before broker review

  • Is it a complete retail kit or only a flexible circuit board?
  • Is the product fixed decorative lighting or portable battery-powered lighting?

Source freshness note

Use current HTS, Chapter 99, and exclusion data before quoting a landed-cost number.