Customs tariff code 9405: Luminaires and lighting fittings including searchlights and spotlights and parts…
Reference data as at 10 October 2026
Customs tariff code 9405 covers Luminaires and lighting fittings including searchlights and spotlights and parts thereof, not elsewhere specified or included; illuminated signs, illuminated nameplates and the like, having a permanently fixed light source, and parts thereof not elsewhere specified or included. TARIC holds no third-country duty rate of its own for this code; the rate follows from the declarable commodity code beneath it.
9405 is a heading in the EU customs tariff, in chapter 94. This page shows the full classification path, the duty rate, the official comparison cases, and the notes that govern this code.
This code is not declarable on its own. A declaration needs one of the subdivisions beneath it.
- Customs code
- 9405
- Third-country duty
- See subdivision
- Declarable
- No
- Binding rulings
- 0
Where this code sits in the tariff
- 94FURNITURE; BEDDING, MATTRESSES, MATTRESS SUPPORTS, CUSHIONS AND SIMILAR STUFFED FURNISHINGS; LUMINAIRES AND LIGHTING FITTINGS, NOT ELSEWHERE SPECIFIED OR INCLUDED; ILLUMINATED SIGNS, ILLUMINATED NAMEPLATES AND THE LIKE; PREFABRICATED BUILDINGS
- 9405Luminaires and lighting fittings including searchlights and spotlights and parts thereof, not elsewhere specified or included; illuminated signs, illuminated nameplates and the like, having a permanently fixed light source, and parts thereof not elsewhere specified or included
Duty rates and preferences
| Origin | Duty rate | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Faroe Islands | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Melilla | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Occupied palestinian Territory | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Andorra | 0 % | Customs Union Duty |
| San Marino | 0 % | Customs Union Duty |
| Türkiye | 0 % | Customs Union Duty |
| EU-Switzerland agreement: re-imported goods | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| GSP-EBA (Special arrangement for the least-developed countries… | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Moldova, Republic of | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| Ecuador | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| OCTs (Overseas Countries and Territories) | 0 % | Tariff preference |
| United Kingdom | 0 % | Tariff preference |
Rates from the EU TARIC database. Preferential rates require valid proof of origin.
Binding tariff information for this code
The EBTI database currently holds no valid binding tariff information for this code. Comparable cases are found through the parent heading.
Notes that govern this classification
Official excerpts are reproduced in their original language.
Zu Unterposition 9405 31 00: und Lichterketten von der für Weihnachtsbäume verwendeten Art Zu Unterposition 9405 39 00: Hierher gehören Lichterketten von der für Weihnachtsbäume verwendeten Art. Die objektiven Merkmale dieser Waren, wie die Länge der Kette, die Art der Lichter, der Abstand zwischen den Lampen, die Form der ‚Leuchtmittel/Aufsätze‘ (Standard oder mit einem Bezug zur Weihnachtszeit) und die einfache Handhabung zur Befestigung am Weihnachtsbaum, können darauf hinweisen, dass sie hauptsächlich/grundsätzlich zum Schmücken eines Weihnachtsbaums mit Lichtern bestimmt sind. ‚Leuchtmittel/Aufsätze‘ mit einem Bezug zum Weihnachtsfest können die Form von Schneeflocken, Sternen, Eiszapfen oder anderen winterlichen Gegenständen haben; ein Bezug aufgrund langjähriger Traditionen ist nicht erforderlich. …
Zu Unterposition 9405 11: 1. LED-Lichtpaneele, die Beleuchtungskörper in den Größen 1' x 1', 2' x 2', 1' x 4' und 2' x 4' sind, die in ein abgehängtes Deckenraster passen. Diese Lichtpaneele sind in einen eloxierten Aluminiumrahmen oder Stahlrahmen mit prismatischer Acrylglaslinse eingebettet, werden von einem Niederspannungs-Konstantstromtreiber angetrieben und mit einem Kabel zum Anschluss an eine Steckdose oder direkt an das Stromnetz geliefert. Diese Leuchten sind für die Standard-T-Bar-Montage ausgelegt und werden mit Clips für die vier Seiten und Drahtmuttern für die Verkabelung geliefert. Sie sind beim Import gebrauchsfertig und werden ohne die Montagehardware gestellt. Anwendung der Allgemeinen Vorschriften 1 und 6. Zu Unterposition 9405 42: 1. …
Einzelentscheidungen zur Kombinierten Nomenklatur (EE) Verordnung (EWG) Nr. 1220/84 in der Fassung der VO (EWG) Nr. 2080/91 der Kommission vom 16. Juli 1991 (ABl. EG Nr. L 193/6) (RV L 2080/91), geändert durch Durchführungsverordnung (EU) Nr. 441/2013 der Kommission vom 7. Mai 2013 (ABl. EU Nr. L 130) (RV L 441/13): 1. Rosette aus farblosem Glas („Strass“), in Form eines Rechtecks (etwa 14 mm Durchmesser), geschliffen und mechanisch poliert, auf beiden Seiten mehrfach facettiert, auf zwei einander symmetrisch gegenüberliegenden Stellen am Rand vollständig durchbohrt. Diese Rosette wird üblicherweise an elektrischen Beleuchtungskörpern angebracht. Unterposition 9405 91 10 2. Ovales Gehänge aus farblosem Glas („Strass“) (etwa 50 x 29 mm), geschliffen und mechanisch poliert, auf beiden Seiten mehrfach facettiert, am oberen Ende vollständig durchbohrt. …
Veröffentlichungen im Amtsblatt der Europäischen Union: Änderung der Erläuterungen zur Kombinierten Nomenklatur vom 09.10.2026 (ABl. C/2026/5274) bei der Position 9405. (Stand: 14.10.2026)
Subdivisions of this code
- 9405.11Designed for use solely with light-emitting diode (LED) light sources
- 9405.19Other
- 9405.21Designed for use solely with light-emitting diode (LED) light sources
- 9405.29Other
- 9405.31Designed for use solely with light-emitting diode (LED) light sources
- 9405.39Other
- 9405.41Photovoltaic, designed for use solely with light-emitting diode (LED) light sources
- 9405.42Other, designed for use solely with light-emitting diode (LED) light sources
- 9405.49Other
- 9405.50Non-electrical luminaires and lighting fittings
- 9405.61Designed for use solely with light-emitting diode (LED) light sources
- 9405.69Other
- 9405.91Of glass
- 9405.92Of plastics
- 9405.99Other
Frequently asked questions
What does customs tariff code 9405 cover?
Code 9405 covers Luminaires and lighting fittings including searchlights and spotlights and parts thereof, not elsewhere specified or included; illuminated signs, illuminated nameplates and the like, having a permanently fixed light source, and parts thereof not elsewhere specified or included. Classification turns on the material, function, and intended use of the goods, not on their trade name.
What is the duty rate for 9405?
TARIC holds no third-country rate of its own for 9405. The rate follows from the declarable commodity code beneath it.
How many digits does 9405 have?
9405 has four digits and identifies a Harmonised System heading. A German import declaration requires the eleven-digit commodity code.
Where does 9405 sit in the tariff?
9405 sits in this hierarchy: 94 FURNITURE; BEDDING, MATTRESSES, MATTRESS SUPPORTS, CUSHIONS AND SIMILAR STUFFED FURNISHINGS; LUMINAIRES AND LIGHTING FITTINGS, NOT ELSEWHERE SPECIFIED OR INCLUDED; ILLUMINATED SIGNS, ILLUMINATED NAMEPLATES AND THE LIKE; PREFABRICATED BUILDINGS. The parent headings and their notes help decide whether the classification holds.
Is there binding tariff information for 9405?
The EBTI database currently holds no valid decisions on 9405. Comparable cases are found through the parent heading instead.
What happens if the customs tariff code is wrong?
An incorrect code leads to post-clearance recovery of duty and import VAT, delays at clearance, and a penalty where it repeats. A classification with documented reasoning can be defended in an audit.
Does customs tariff code 9405 change?
9405 is currently valid. The Combined Nomenclature is amended every 1 January, so master data should be checked against the current tariff annually.
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