HS Code for Table and Floor Lamps
The HS Code for table and floor lamps is 940520. The MFN duty rate for importing to the US is 3.9%.
| HS Code (6-digit) | 940520 |
|---|---|
| US Duty Rate (MFN) | 3.9% |
| EU Duty Rate (MFN) | 2.7% |
| Chapter | 94 |
| Heading | 9405 |
| Last Updated | 2026-05 |
Description
Electric table, desk, bedside or floor-standing lamps
HS Code 940520 covers electric table, desk, bedside, or floor-standing lamps with a US MFN duty rate of 3.9%.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the material of the base or frame affect the classification of a floor lamp under HTS 940520?
The material of the lamp's structural base or frame (e.g., metal, wood, ceramic, plastic) is generally not a determining factor for classification under 940520, as this heading covers all electric table and floor-standing lamps regardless of construction material. However, if the lamp's primary value and character is derived from a specific material, such as a lamp base that is a statuette made primarily of precious metal, it may be classified elsewhere, such as in Chapter 71 for articles of precious metal.
For HTS 940520 table and floor lamps, what are the specific customs inspection risks I should anticipate?
Inspectors frequently target this classification for verification of the light source, as inclusion of an LED module or a non-incandescent bulb can shift the classification. There is also a high risk of inspection for proper country-of-origin marking on both the lamp and its packaging, which is a common compliance failure for this decorative good.
What are the major additional costs, beyond the product price, when importing electric floor and table lamps under HTS 940520?
Importers must pay the 3.9% U.S. Most-Favored-Nation (MFN) duty rate and a 25% Section 301 tariff on lamps of Chinese origin, which significantly increases landed cost. You will also incur Merchandise Processing Fees (MPF) and may face Harbor Maintenance Fees (HMF) if arriving by vessel, as well as costs for mandatory customs bonds and potential anti-dumping duties if components are subject to them.
Material Impact on Lamp Classification
HTS 940520 covers table and floor lamps regardless of the base material (e.g., metal, wood, ceramic, or plastic). However, if the lamp's primary value is in a precious material (e.g., a base made substantially of silver, gold, or platinum), classification may shift to Chapter 71 (e.g., 7114 for goldsmiths' wares). Similarly, lamps with bases primarily of unworked or simply worked stone (like a large natural crystal) could potentially be classified under HTS 6802. The essential function (electric lighting) under 9405 remains primary unless the material itself defines the article's essential character.
Alternative Classification & Confused Codes
Table and floor lamps under 9405.20 are sometimes incorrectly classified with parts or other lighting fixtures. Key alternatives include: 9405.91 (parts of lamps, e.g., bases or shades not assembled), 9405.10 (chandeliers, which are ceiling fixtures), and 8513.10 (portable electric lamps designed for function over decor, like inspection lamps). Distinguish based on primary design for illumination of indoor spaces versus portability or component status. For example, a standalone designer floor lamp is 9405.20, but its packaged replacement glass shade alone is 9405.91.
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