Solar LED Pathway Light from China
A photovoltaic LED luminaire designed for ground placement to illuminate garden pathways, featuring a permanently fixed LED light source powered by integrated solar panels. It falls under HTS 9405.41.84.40 as an other electric luminaire that is photovoltaic and designed solely for LED use, not elsewhere specified. This classification applies to outdoor decorative lighting fittings with solar charging capabilities.
Duty Rate — China → United States
41.4%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify photovoltaic certification and LED exclusivity via supplier specs to confirm HTS 9405.41.84.40 classification
• Include solar panel efficiency docs and IP ratings for customs valuation and compliance
• Avoid misclassification as toy lights (9503) by ensuring adult residential use intent