U.S. imports of Christmas Tree Lighting Strings (Non-LED) (HS 940539) totaled $23.6M in August 2026, imported from 32 countries.
Importers of Christmas Tree Lighting Strings (Non-LED) paid $4.4M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 18.80% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Christmas Tree Lighting Strings (Non-LED) imports of $23.6M in August 2026 ran 400% above the year-to-date monthly average of $4.7M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataHoliday lighting strings for Christmas trees that are not designed exclusively for LED sources — covering incandescent and other conventional lamp technologies — fall under this heading, separate from their LED counterparts at 940531. Cambodia and the Philippines are the leading suppliers, with Indonesia and China also prominent, reflecting a supply base concentrated in Southeast Asia. The US schedule mirrors the LED structure with miniature (9405390010) and other (9405390040) set distinctions, and importers should note that any Section 301 exposure on Chinese-origin goods makes origin documentation especially important when supply chains span multiple Southeast Asian countries.
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939 import shipments a month
Each product type must be classified and entered separately under its correct heading — LED strings under 940531 and non-LED strings under 940539. Mixed shipments require line-item breakouts on the commercial invoice and entry summary. Lumping both types under a single HTS code risks a CF-28 request for information or a formal protest.
Given that Cambodia, the Philippines, and Indonesia are leading suppliers but some production involves components or semi-finished goods from China, a detailed certificate of origin and, where applicable, a manufacturer's affidavit tracing substantial transformation is critical. CBP has scrutinized transshipment in the lighting category, so supply chain transparency — including factory audit records and production records — is a practical risk-management step.
Subheading 9 of 15 in heading 9405
Subheading 940539 · $23.6M of $898.5M
ImportsExports
Imports
$23.6MYoY · free account
Exports
$112KYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $69.6M of Christmas Tree Lighting Strings (Non-LED) and exported $3.5M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9405390010 | Minature Lighting Sets for Christmas Trees, Exc LED | $22.2M | 18.55% | 100.00% | $4.1M |
| 9405390040 | Lighting Sets for Christmas Trees NESOI | $1.3M | 23.21% | 100.00% | $296K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 9405390000 | Christmas Tree Lighting Strings, Not LED | $112K |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
Imports · August 2026
origin
Cambodia and Philippines together supply 85% of it. China pays 45.5% duty; Cambodia 18.0%.
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rate provision · imports
duty collected equals 18.80% of imports for consumption.