Mexico origin · HTS candidates
LED light import duty from Mexico
Find US HTS candidates for led light from Mexico, then check the current MFN and Chapter 99 stack. Mexico-origin goods typically avoid Section 301, but AD/CVD and reciprocal rules may still apply.
Quick answer
9405.42.82.00
At a $10,000 customs value, the current Mexico-origin total rate is about 0% ($0).
Classification risk & HTS split
LED lighting splits across multiple HTS chapters by form factor: discrete LED bulbs (replacement E26/E27) go to 8539.51.00 / 8539.52.00 (Free MFN); LED strips and tape lights route to 9405.40.84 (3.9% MFN); complete LED fixtures (luminaires) classify under 9405 by mounting type (ceiling, wall, recessed). LED drivers in retail kits get GRI 3(b) treatment as part of the luminaire. ENERGY STAR and DLC qualification dominates US channel economics far more than the duty rate.
Mexico origin context
Mexico-origin LED lighting offers two distinct advantages: USMCA preferential treatment on HTS 8539.51 / 9405.x if origin rules of value-content (Regional Value Content typically 60-65%) are met, and dramatically shorter lead times (Monterrey-to-LA ~3 days vs Yantian 14+). Section 301 does not apply. The catch is the USMCA Annex 4-B product-specific rules — value content from US-or-Mexico parts must exceed the threshold, which often forces re-sourcing of LED drivers and metal housings to qualify.
US HTS candidates
| HTS candidate | Description | General rate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9405.42.82.00 | Light-emitting diode (LED) backlights modules, the foregoing which are lighting sources that consist of one or more LEDs and one or more connectors and are mounted on a printed circuit or other similar substrate, and other passive components, whether or not combined with optical components or protective diodes, and used as backlights illumination for liquid crystal displays(LCDs) | Free | Calc |
| 8539.51.00.00 | Light-emitting diode (LED) modules | Free | Calc |
| 9405.41.82.00 | Light-emitting diode (LED) backlights modules, the foregoing which are lighting sources that consist of one or more LEDs and one or more connectors and are mounted on a printed circuit or other similar substrate, and other passive components, whether or not combined with optical components or protective diodes, and used as backlights illumination for liquid crystal displays(LCDs) | Free | Calc |
| 8539.52.00 | Light-emitting diode (LED) lamps | 2% | Calc |
| 9033.00.20.00 | Light-emitting diode (LED) backlights modules, the foregoing which are lighting sources that consist of one or more LEDs and one or more connectors and are mounted on a printed circuit or other similar substrate, and other passive components, whether or not combined with optical components or protective diodes, and used as backlights illumination for liquid crystal displays (LCDs) | Free | Calc |
| 8541.41.00.00 | Light-emitting diodes (LED) | Free | Calc |
Origin comparison
Total duty rate at $10,000 customs value across Mexico and alternative origins on the same HTS candidate. Chapter 99 overlays (Section 301, IEEPA, reciprocal) apply per-origin automatically.
| Origin | Total rate | Duty on $10K | vs this page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mexico (current) | 0% | $0 | — |
| Vietnam | 0% | $0 | $0 |
| India | 0% | $0 | $0 |
| Thailand | 0% | $0 | $0 |
| China | 25.0% | $2,500 | +$2,500 |
Confirm before using a rate
- bulb, strip, or luminaire
- fixture material and mounting
- power supply and controls
This page provides candidates and reference math, not a CBP ruling. CBP makes the binding classification and duty determination at entry; AD/CVD, exclusions, and product facts still need separate review.
Other origin variants for this product
FAQ
How do I find the US HTS code for led light from Mexico?
Start from the product name or local HS code, anchor on HS6, then compare US HTS candidate descriptions. LED light can split after HS6 by material, use, construction, or function; the applicable Chapter 99 overlays differ between Mexico and China origins.
Does Mexico origin trigger Section 301?
Typically no. Section 301 (9903.88.x) is China-origin only. If processing in Mexico does not amount to substantial transformation, CBP can still rule the goods China-origin at entry. AD/CVD, reciprocal, and Section 232 may apply to Mexico independently.