Solar street light hs code
solar street light classified under HS code 9405.41
Luminaires and light fittings; electric, photovoltaic, designed for use solely with light-emitting diode (LED) light sources
Chapter Note
1.- This Chapter does not cover :
(a) Pneumatic or water mattresses, pillows or cushions, of Chapter 39, 40 or 63;
(b) Mirrors designed for placing on the floor or ground (for example, cheval-glasses (swing-mirrors)) of
heading 70.09;
(c) Articles of Chapter 71;
(d) Parts of general use as defined in Note 2 to Section XV, of base metal (Section XV), or similar
goods of plastics (Chapter 39), or safes of heading 83.03;
(e) Furniture specially designed as parts of refrigerating or freezing equipment of heading 84.18;
furniture specially designed for sewing machines (heading 84.52);
(f) Lamps or light sources and parts thereof of Chapter 85;
(g) Furniture specially designed as parts of apparatus of heading 85.18 (heading 85.18), of
headings 85.19 or 85.21 (heading 85.22) or of headings 85.25 to 85.28 (heading 85.29);
(h) Articles of heading 87.14;
(ij) Dentists' chairs incorporating dental appliances of heading 90.18 or dentists' spittoons
(heading 90.18);
(k) Articles of Chapter 91 (for example, clocks and clock cases);
(l) Toy furniture or toy luminaires and lighting fittings (heading 95.03), billiard tables or other
furniture specially constructed for games (heading 95.04), furniture for conjuring tricks or
decorations (other than lighting strings) such as Chinese lanterns (heading 95.05); or
(m) Monopods, bipods, tripods and similar articles (heading 96.20).
2.- The articles (other than parts) referred to in headings 94.01 to 94.03 are to be classified in those headings
only if they are designed for placing on the floor or ground.
The following are, however, to be classified in the above-mentioned headings even if they are designed
to be hung, to be fixed to the wall or to stand one on the other :
(a) Cupboards, bookcases, other shelved furniture (including single shelves presented with supports
for fixing them to the wall) and unit furniture;
(b) Seats and beds.
3.- (A) In headings 94.01 to 94.03 references to parts of goods do not include references to sheets or slabs
(whether or not cut to shape but not combined with other parts) of glass (including mirrors), marble
or other stone or of any other material referred to in Chapter 68 or 69.
(B) Goods described in heading 94.04, presented separately, are not to be classified in heading 94.01,
94.02 or 94.03 as parts of goods.4.- For the purposes of heading 94.06, the expression “prefabricated buildings” means buildings which
are finished in the factory or put up as elements, presented together, to be assembled on site, such as
housing or worksite accommodation, offices, schools, shops, sheds, garages or similar buildings.
Prefabricated buildings include "modular building units" of steel, normally presented in the size and
shape of a standard shipping container, but substantially or completely pre-fitted internally. Such
modular building units are normally designed to be assembled together to form permanent buildings.
Product Overview
Product Overview
Solar street lights classified under HS Code 940541 are outdoor lighting fixtures powered by photovoltaic solar panels, designed primarily for public and commercial roadway illumination. These units integrate high-efficiency monocrystalline or polycrystalline solar cells, lithium-ion or lithium iron phosphate (LiFePO4) batteries, and LED luminaires housed within robust, weather-resistant enclosures. Typical physical specifications include luminaire wattages ranging from 20W to 150W, pole heights between 3 to 12 meters, and corrosion-resistant aluminum alloy or galvanized steel construction. The processing involves advanced assembly of solar modules, energy storage systems, and intelligent control units enabling dusk-to-dawn automatic operation and energy optimization. Subcategories under HS Code 940541 encompass LED solar street lamps, hybrid solar-diesel street lights, and integrated solar luminaires with motion sensors. Commercially, these products serve municipal street lighting, parking lot illumination, and industrial facility perimeter lighting, offering energy savings and reduced carbon footprints. Positioned competitively in the market, these solar street lights provide sustainable, off-grid lighting solutions that comply with international durability and photometric performance standards, enhancing their appeal in emerging and developed markets alike.
HS Code Classification & Trade Specifications
The designated HS Code 940541 falls under Chapter 94 (Furniture; bedding, mattresses, mattress supports, cushions and similar stuffed furnishings; lamps and lighting fittings, not elsewhere specified or included), Heading 9405 (Lamps and lighting fittings including searchlights and spotlights and parts thereof, not elsewhere specified or included), and Subheading 940541 (Solar street lighting fixtures). This classification is justified by the product’s primary function as a lighting apparatus utilizing solar energy, distinct from conventional electric street lamps. Trade professionals should note that packaging typically involves reinforced wooden crates or metal containers with anti-corrosion wrapping to prevent damage during maritime or air freight. Preservation methods include moisture-absorbing desiccants and shock-absorbing internal padding to maintain product integrity. Shipping documentation must affirm compliance with international quality standards such as IEC 60598-2-3 for outdoor lighting and relevant ISO certifications for photovoltaic components. Adherence to WTO trade facilitation guidelines and customs valuation protocols ensures smooth cross-border clearance. Furthermore, measurable attributes such as luminaire luminous efficacy (≥120 lm/W), battery capacity (≥100 Wh), and ingress protection rating (minimum IP65) are critical for classification accuracy and regulatory compliance.
