U.S. imports of Signs (NAICS 339950) totaled $27.6M in August 2026, imported from 73 countries.
Importers of Signs paid $4.2M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 15.18% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: August 2026 dataManufactured signs — spanning illuminated displays, LED message boards, neon signs, printed banners, and non-illuminated placards — are classified under HTS Chapter 94 or Chapter 83 depending on whether they incorporate a light source, with further distinctions based on material (metal, plastic, wood) and display technology. Illuminated signs with LED or electronic components sourced from China face Section 301 tariff exposure, a factor that has driven some buyers toward domestic fabrication or sourcing from alternative markets. Large-format or custom-fabricated signs may also require careful valuation documentation, particularly when produced to buyer specifications with significant design assists. Steel or aluminum structural components in sign frames may additionally be subject to Section 232 tariffs, adding a layered duty analysis for complex assemblies.
AI-written summary of the official U.S. Census Bureau trade figures on this page — verify before relying on it.
4.7K import shipments a month
Illuminated signs — those incorporating LEDs, neon tubes, fluorescent lamps, or other light sources — are generally classified under HTS Chapter 94 as illuminated signs and nameplates. Non-illuminated signs of metal fall under Chapter 83, while those of other materials may fall elsewhere. The lighting method (LED vs. neon vs. backlit) can further affect the specific subheading, so the technical specification sheet should accompany the commercial invoice.
Yes. When a US buyer provides design files, molds, or other production assists to a foreign sign manufacturer, the value of those assists must generally be added to the transaction value of the imported goods under CBP's assist rules. Importers should document and declare assists accurately to avoid undervaluation penalties.
Trade Directory
List your company and tag the 6-digit products you trade, so the companies trading them can find you. Be the first supplier listed.
National industry 1 of 1 in naics industry 33995
National industry 339950 · $27.6M of $27.6M
Imports · August 2026
origin
China and Mexico together supply 45% of it. China pays 39.3% duty; Mexico 0.3%.
customs district
Census does not publish district detail for this classification system.
destination
Census publishes state breakdowns for NAICS to the 4-digit level only. See NAICS 3399 for those.
entry
Census does not publish port detail for this classification system.
ImportsExports
Imports
$27.6MYoY · free account
Exports
$10.3MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $301.8M of Signs and exported $119.6M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.