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.

ReviewedLast reviewed: Aug 22, 2026
Published:
Aug 14, 2026
Next review due:
Sep 22, 2026

Tariff programs, exclusions, rulings, and agency guidance can change. Use this page as research context and verify official sources before filing.

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Source coverage
  • USITC HTS schedule and chapter notes
  • CBP CROSS ruling corpus
  • USTR Section 301 and exclusion signals
  • reviewed Section 232 and current Chapter 99 tariff overlays
  • CPSC recall feed when product facts suggest it
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 other current Chapter 99 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.