LED Christmas Light String with 100 Bulbs from China

A 33-foot string of 100 warm white LED bulbs designed specifically for decorating Christmas trees, featuring a plug-in adapter and fade effect. It falls under HTS 9405.39.00 as 'other' lighting strings of a kind used for Christmas trees, with a permanently fixed light source not specified elsewhere. These are distinguished from general festive decorations by their tree-specific clip attachments and holiday color schemes.

Duty Rate — China → United States

43%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)

Import Tips

Verify the string is marketed explicitly for Christmas trees via packaging and clips to avoid reclassification as general LED strips under 9405.42

Include detailed photos and specs showing fixed light sources and tree-use design in entry documentation to confirm HTS 9405.39.00

Test for UL or ETL safety certification, as U.S. customs may scrutinize imported holiday lights for electrical compliance