U.S. imports of light-emitting diode (led) modules (HS 853951) totaled $25.0M in August 2026, imported from 54 countries.
Importers of Light-Emitting Diode (LED) Modules paid $2.6M in duties in August 2026, an effective tariff rate of 10.24% of the $25.0M imported — duty actually collected as a share of that value, not the published tariff schedule. Light-Emitting Diode (LED) Modules imports of $25.0M in August 2026 ran 13% above the year-to-date monthly average of $22.2M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataLED modules — semiconductor light sources designed to be integrated into luminaires rather than used as standalone replacement lamps — are classified separately from complete LED lamps, and Mexico leads US supply under this heading, followed by China, Malaysia, Taiwan, and Vietnam. The single 10-digit line (8539510000) covers the full range of module formats, from linear strips and arrays to chip-on-board assemblies used in architectural, horticultural, automotive, and display backlighting applications. Mexico's position as the top supplier reflects its role as a nearshore assembly hub for US lighting OEMs, with components often sourced from Taiwan and China. Goods from China are subject to Section 301 tariffs, and importers should carefully document the country of substantial transformation when modules involve multi-country component sourcing.
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3.3K shipments/mo
LED modules (853951) are components intended for integration into a luminaire or fixture — they lack a standardized lamp base and are not designed for direct consumer socket replacement. LED lamps (853952) are complete, self-contained light sources with a standardized base (e.g., E26 screw, GU10 pin) intended for end-user installation. The presence or absence of an integrated driver, standardized base, and housing are the key classification determinants; CBP has issued rulings on borderline LED strip and module products.
CBP applies a substantial transformation test: the country where the LED chips, drivers, and substrates are combined into a functional module through a process that creates a new and different article is generally the country of origin. Importers should maintain detailed bills of materials, assembly records, and supplier certifications. When components from China are assembled in Mexico or Vietnam, the transformation analysis is fact-specific and a binding ruling from CBP is advisable to avoid Section 301 exposure.
HSChapter 85
Subheading 2 of 12 in heading 8539
Subheading 853951 · $25.0M of $184.8M
ImportsExports
Imports
$25.0MYoY · free account
Exports
$12.1MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
YoY · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $263.7M of Light-Emitting Diode (LED) Modules.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · August 2026
origin
Mexico and China together supply 46% of it. China pays 37.3% duty; Mexico 0.1%.
customs district
destination
entry
rate provision · imports
41.8% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 10.24% of total import value.
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8539510000 | Light-Emitting Diode (LED) Modules | $25.0M | 10.24% | 56.96% | $2.6M |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 8539510000 | Light-Emitting Diode (LED) Modules | $12.1M |
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.
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