Chapter 94 covers furniture, bedding, lamps and lighting, prefabricated buildings, etc. It includes furniture made of various materials, medical furniture, mattresses, lamps and lighting devices, illuminated signs, prefabricated buildings, etc. The main function of goods in this chapter is for living, office, lighting, or display, but attention must be paid to distinguishing them from Chapter 85 (electrical equipment), Chapter 70 (glassware), etc. Heading 9405 includes various lamps and lighting devices, such as chandeliers, table lamps, bedside lamps, floor lamps, searchlights, floodlights, etc., as well as illuminated signs, illuminated nameplates and similar articles. However, light sources themselves such as bulbs and tubes are classified in Chapter 85. This heading covers both electric (such as LED) and non-electric (such as candlesticks) lighting devices. Code 940520 is a 6-digit subheading. The first 2 digits 94 represent Chapter 94 (furniture, lamps, etc.); digits 3-4, 05, represent heading 9405 (lamps and lighting devices); digits 5-6, 20, represent subheading 940520, specifically table lamps, bedside lamps or floor lamps. This subheading is further distinguished from other lamps, such as 940510 (chandeliers), 940530 (lighting strings), 940540 (other electric lamps and lighting fittings). Therefore, 940520 specifically refers to movable lighting fixtures used on tabletops, bedside, or floors. Table lamps are usually movable lighting fixtures placed on a desktop or bedside, consistent with the description of 940520. If they are fixed-installed chandeliers or wall lamps, they are classified under 940510 or 940540; if they are portable flashlights, they are classified under 8513. Therefore, according to their use and installation method, table lamps are correctly classified under 940520.
Chapter
Chapter 94 covers furniture, bedding, lamps and lighting, prefabricated buildings, etc. It includes furniture made of various materials, medical furniture, mattresses, lamps and lighting devices, illuminated signs, prefabricated buildings, etc. The main function of goods in this chapter is for living, office, lighting, or display, but attention must be paid to distinguishing them from Chapter 85 (electrical equipment), Chapter 70 (glassware), etc.
Heading
Heading 9405 includes various lamps and lighting devices, such as chandeliers, table lamps, bedside lamps, floor lamps, searchlights, floodlights, etc., as well as illuminated signs, illuminated nameplates and similar articles. However, light sources themselves such as bulbs and tubes are classified in Chapter 85. This heading covers both electric (such as LED) and non-electric (such as candlesticks) lighting devices.
Digit Breakdown
Code 940520 is a 6-digit subheading. The first 2 digits 94 represent Chapter 94 (furniture, lamps, etc.); digits 3-4, 05, represent heading 9405 (lamps and lighting devices); digits 5-6, 20, represent subheading 940520, specifically table lamps, bedside lamps or floor lamps. This subheading is further distinguished from other lamps, such as 940510 (chandeliers), 940530 (lighting strings), 940540 (other electric lamps and lighting fittings). Therefore, 940520 specifically refers to movable lighting fixtures used on tabletops, bedside, or floors.
Classification Basis
Table lamps are usually movable lighting fixtures placed on a desktop or bedside, consistent with the description of 940520. If they are fixed-installed chandeliers or wall lamps, they are classified under 940510 or 940540; if they are portable flashlights, they are classified under 8513. Therefore, according to their use and installation method, table lamps are correctly classified under 940520.
📝 Declaration Elements
Product Name: The specific name of the declared commodity, such as "LED table lamp" or "metal bedside lamp". It must be consistent with the actual product, and vague wording such as "lamp" should be avoided. Material: Main materials, such as lampshade (plastic, fabric, glass) and lamp body (metal, plastic, ceramic). This affects classification and regulatory conditions. Use: Specific use, such as reading, decoration, bedside lighting. It must be consistent with the description of 940520. Light Source Type: Such as LED, incandescent, fluorescent. This affects energy efficiency and regulatory requirements. Brand: Manufacturer or brand name; if there is no brand, fill in "no brand". This involves intellectual property declaration. Model: Product model or specification, such as "DL-2024". This facilitates customs identification and statistics. Power: Rated power (watts), such as "5W". This affects energy efficiency regulation and tariff application. Product name: LED metal table lamp; Material: iron lamp body, plastic lampshade; Use: desktop reading lighting; Light source type: LED; Brand: XYZ; Model: DL-2024; Power: 5W; Origin: China. Mistakenly classifying rechargeable portable table lamps under 8513 (flashlights); in fact, if the main function is lighting and it is movable, it is still classified under 940520. Ignoring the lampshade material; if it is glass, Chapter 70 may need to be considered, but as a complete lamp it is still classified under 9405. Failing to distinguish table lamps from floor lamps; both are classified under 940520, but if it is a fixed-installed wall lamp, it should be classified under 940510.
Product Name
The specific name of the declared commodity, such as "LED table lamp" or "metal bedside lamp". It must be consistent with the actual product, and vague wording such as "lamp" should be avoided.
⚠️ Writing only "table lamp" without specifying material or type, leading to classification disputes.
Material
Main materials, such as lampshade (plastic, fabric, glass) and lamp body (metal, plastic, ceramic). This affects classification and regulatory conditions.
⚠️ Ignoring the lampshade material, such as misdeclaring a fabric-shade table lamp as plastic.
Use
Specific use, such as reading, decoration, bedside lighting. It must be consistent with the description of 940520.
⚠️ Declaring professional photography lights as table lamps, when they should actually be classified under 940540.
Light Source Type
Such as LED, incandescent, fluorescent. This affects energy efficiency and regulatory requirements.
⚠️ Failing to indicate LED, resulting in inability to enjoy relevant free trade agreement preferences.
Brand
Manufacturer or brand name; if there is no brand, fill in "no brand". This involves intellectual property declaration.
⚠️ Omitting the brand, resulting in customs detention of goods on suspicion of infringement during inspection.
Model
Product model or specification, such as "DL-2024". This facilitates customs identification and statistics.
⚠️ Incomplete model entry or inconsistency with the actual product.
Power
Rated power (watts), such as "5W". This affects energy efficiency regulation and tariff application.
⚠️ Failing to declare power, making it impossible to determine whether it is an energy-saving product.
Example： Product name: LED metal table lamp; Material: iron lamp body, plastic lampshade; Use: desktop reading lighting; Light source type: LED; Brand: XYZ; Model: DL-2024; Power: 5W; Origin: China.
Common Mistakes：
Mistakenly classifying rechargeable portable table lamps under 8513 (flashlights); in fact, if the main function is lighting and it is movable, it is still classified under 940520.
Ignoring the lampshade material; if it is glass, Chapter 70 may need to be considered, but as a complete lamp it is still classified under 9405.
Failing to distinguish table lamps from floor lamps; both are classified under 940520, but if it is a fixed-installed wall lamp, it should be classified under 940510.
🎯 Classification Logic
Core basis for classification: whether the product is a movable lighting fixture placed on a desktop or bedside. It should be combined with the Import and Export Tariff and notes; 940520 includes table lamps, bedside lamps, and floor lamps. If fixed-installed or suspended, it is classified under 940510 or 940540. At the same time, attention must be paid to the difference from 8513 (portable electric lamps), which usually refers to portable lamps with their own power source such as flashlights. 940510 Chandeliers: Chandeliers are suspended from the ceiling and are not movable; table lamps are placed on a desktop or floor and are movable. 940540 Other electric lamps and lighting fittings: Includes wall lamps, spotlights, floodlights and other fixed-installed or special-purpose lamps, while table lamps are movable. 851310 Portable electric lamps: Such as flashlights, which have their own power source and are easy to carry, while table lamps usually require an external power source and are designed to be placed for use. 940530 Lighting strings: Lighting strings are decorative series-connected lighting, such as Christmas tree lights, while table lamps are independent lighting fixtures. Is the product movable? Is it used for desktop or bedside lighting? Does it require an external power source? Does it contain a light source (such as LED)? Is it distinguished from fixed lamps such as chandeliers and wall lamps?
Basis
Core basis for classification: whether the product is a movable lighting fixture placed on a desktop or bedside. It should be combined with the Import and Export Tariff and notes; 940520 includes table lamps, bedside lamps, and floor lamps. If fixed-installed or suspended, it is classified under 940510 or 940540. At the same time, attention must be paid to the difference from 8513 (portable electric lamps), which usually refers to portable lamps with their own power source such as flashlights.
Confused Codes：
940510 - Chandeliers
Chandeliers are suspended from the ceiling and are not movable; table lamps are placed on a desktop or floor and are movable.
940540 - Other electric lamps and lighting fittings
Includes wall lamps, spotlights, floodlights and other fixed-installed or special-purpose lamps, while table lamps are movable.
851310 - Portable electric lamps
Such as flashlights, which have their own power source and are easy to carry, while table lamps usually require an external power source and are designed to be placed for use.
940530 - Lighting strings
Lighting strings are decorative series-connected lighting, such as Christmas tree lights, while table lamps are independent lighting fixtures.
Self-Check：
✓ Is the product movable?
✓ Is it used for desktop or bedside lighting?
✓ Does it require an external power source?
✓ Does it contain a light source (such as LED)?
✓ Is it distinguished from fixed lamps such as chandeliers and wall lamps?
❓ FAQ
Are both table lamps and floor lamps classified under 940520? Yes, subheading 940520 explicitly includes table lamps, bedside lamps, and floor lamps. Their common feature is that they are movable, placed on the floor or desktop, and used for local lighting. However, if they are fixed-installed wall lamps or chandeliers, they are classified under 940510 or 940540. Is there any difference in classification between LED table lamps and ordinary table lamps? No difference; both are classified under 940520. However, when declaring, the light source type (LED) must be indicated because it involves energy efficiency regulation and free trade agreement rules of origin, which may affect tariff treatment. Under which code are table lamps with charging function classified? If the main function is lighting and it is movable, it is still classified under 940520. But if it is designed as a portable flashlight, it is classified under 851310. The key is the main use and design. Does the lampshade material of a table lamp affect classification? It does not affect the overall classification; the table lamp is still classified under 940520. However, when declaring, the lampshade material must be truthfully filled in because it may involve anti-dumping or specific regulatory conditions. How can I inquire about the tariff rate for 940520? It can be queried through the official website of the General Administration of Customs, China International Trade Single Window, or the Import and Export Tariff. Tariff rates may change due to origin, trade agreements, etc., and the latest published version should prevail. What certifications are required for exporting table lamps? They usually need to comply with the destination country's safety standards, such as UL in the United States and CE in the European Union. The specifics depend on the importing country's requirements, and it is recommended to confirm with the customer in advance. When classifying table lamps, should the light source be declared separately? The table lamp is classified as a whole, and the light source is already included. However, if the light source is imported separately, it must be classified under Chapter 85 (for example, LED bulbs under 8539). What is the main difference between 940520 and 940540? 940520 specifically refers to movable lamps such as table lamps, bedside lamps, and floor lamps; 940540 includes other electric lamps and lighting fittings, such as wall lamps, spotlights, floodlights and other fixed-installed or special-purpose lamps.
Q: Are both table lamps and floor lamps classified under 940520?
A: Yes, subheading 940520 explicitly includes table lamps, bedside lamps, and floor lamps. Their common feature is that they are movable, placed on the floor or desktop, and used for local lighting. However, if they are fixed-installed wall lamps or chandeliers, they are classified under 940510 or 940540.
Q: Is there any difference in classification between LED table lamps and ordinary table lamps?
A: No difference; both are classified under 940520. However, when declaring, the light source type (LED) must be indicated because it involves energy efficiency regulation and free trade agreement rules of origin, which may affect tariff treatment.
Q: Under which code are table lamps with charging function classified?
A: If the main function is lighting and it is movable, it is still classified under 940520. But if it is designed as a portable flashlight, it is classified under 851310. The key is the main use and design.
Q: Does the lampshade material of a table lamp affect classification?
A: It does not affect the overall classification; the table lamp is still classified under 940520. However, when declaring, the lampshade material must be truthfully filled in because it may involve anti-dumping or specific regulatory conditions.
Q: How can I inquire about the tariff rate for 940520?
A: It can be queried through the official website of the General Administration of Customs, China International Trade Single Window, or the Import and Export Tariff. Tariff rates may change due to origin, trade agreements, etc., and the latest published version should prevail.
Q: What certifications are required for exporting table lamps?
A: They usually need to comply with the destination country's safety standards, such as UL in the United States and CE in the European Union. The specifics depend on the importing country's requirements, and it is recommended to confirm with the customer in advance.
Q: When classifying table lamps, should the light source be declared separately?
A: The table lamp is classified as a whole, and the light source is already included. However, if the light source is imported separately, it must be classified under Chapter 85 (for example, LED bulbs under 8539).
Q: What is the main difference between 940520 and 940540?
A: 940520 specifically refers to movable lamps such as table lamps, bedside lamps, and floor lamps; 940540 includes other electric lamps and lighting fittings, such as wall lamps, spotlights, floodlights and other fixed-installed or special-purpose lamps.
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