LED bulbs from India
India exported $4.2 million of LED bulbs (HS 8539.52) in FY2025-26, down 24% on FY2024-25. Goods made in India pay 12% US import duty, against 14.5% for goods from China.
- US duty from India
- 12%China 14.5%
- India's exports, FY2025-26
- $4MDown 24.1% on last year
- HS code
- 8539.52Page updated 6 Nov 2026
- Made in
- 1 hubNoida – Greater Noida
US import duty, India vs China
India pays 2.5 points less on the lowest-duty line. From the USITC HTS 2026 Rev 22.
The US tariff line
| HTS line | Description | Base | India | China |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8539.52.00 | Light-emitting diode (LED) light sources: Light-emitting diode (LED) lamps | 2% | 12% | 14.5% |
Totals include the Section 301 duty on goods from India or China and any Section 232 metals duty. They exclude anti-dumping and countervailing duties and customs fees. Check the current rate before you quote.
US imports of LED bulbs from India averaged $2.77 per item in 2025, against $1.55 from China, with each origin's duty added. From UN Comtrade. Averages mix grades, so read this as a direction, not a quote.
India's exports of LED bulbs
India's exports to all countries under HS 8539.52, April to March, from DGCI&S.
Largest markets, 2025
- United States: 49%
- Nepal: 9%
- Bhutan: 8%
- Sri Lanka: 6%
- Canada: 6%
Where LED bulbs are made
Rules and other duties
- United States
- FCC equipment authorization. Electronics that emit radio-frequency energy need FCC authorization before sale: a Supplier's Declaration of Conformity for most LED lighting, and certification for Bluetooth and other radio transmitters. 47 CFR Part 15
- United States
- Lighting Facts label. Medium screw-base LED lamps need the FTC Lighting Facts label on the package, showing brightness, yearly energy cost, life and light color. 16 CFR Part 305
- European Union
- Lighting: CE marking, ecodesign and energy label. LED lamps need CE marking under the low voltage, electromagnetic compatibility and RoHS rules. They must meet ecodesign efficiency limits, carry an energy label and be registered in the EPREL database. Regulation (EU) 2019/2020
- United Kingdom
- Electrical safety. Electrical equipment, including LED lamps, needs UKCA or CE marking and must meet the safety requirements of the Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016. SI 2016/1101
- India's BIS rules
- 2. Electrical Wires, Cables, Appliances and Protection Devices and Accessories (Quality Control) Order, 2003 No. 189(E) dated 17 Feb 2003 Subsequent Amendments: S.O. 165(E) dated 5 Feb 2004 , S.O. 1172 (E) dated 22Aug 2005 , S.O. 512(E) dated 19 Feb 2009 , S.O. 2058(E) dated 7Aug 2009 & S.O. 2604 (E) dated 19 Oct.2010 | Electronics & Information Technology Goods (Requirements for Compulsory Registration) Order, 2012 Dated 13th November 2012 Notification No. S.O. 2905(E) dated 07 November 2014 Extension Order for Implementation of Compulsory Registration Order for Select Products included in Schedule of Gazette notified on 30.11.2014 Subsequent Amendments Notification No. S.O. 344(E) dated 30 November 2015 S.O. 2578(E) dated 07 August 2015 Superseded by Electronics and Information Technology Goods (Requirement of Compulsory Registration) Order, 2021 Amendments to the Electronics and Information Technology Goods (Requirements for Compulsory Registration) Order, 2021 S.O.1246 (E) Dated 10 March, 2026 | SO 1236 (E) dated 01st April, 2020 Date of Implementation of this order on the expiry of six months from the date of publication of this notification. (01st October, 2020) Superseded by Electronics and Information Technology Goods (Requirement of Compulsory Registration) Order, 2021 Amendments to the Electronics and Information Technology Goods (Requirements for Compulsory Registration) Order, 2021 S.O.1246 (E) Dated 10 March, 2026 covers this product. Check whether goods made for export are exempt.
- RoDTEP
- India's schedule lists 0.7% of FOB value for exporters. The scheme was notified until 30 September 2026, so check with DGFT whether it's been extended.
- India's export policy
- Free to export, with no licence needed.
Common questions
What is the US import duty on LED bulbs from India?
12% on the US tariff line for this code, including the Section 301 duty on Indian goods and any Section 232 metals duty. Goods from China pay 14.5%. Anti-dumping duties and customs fees aren't included.
What is the HS code for LED bulbs?
8539.52, under heading 8539 (Electrical filament or discharge lamps, including sealed beam lamp units and ultraviolet or infrared lamps; arc lamps; light-emitting diode (LED) light sources; parts thereof). Check the exact 8-digit or 10-digit line with your customs broker, since duty can differ between lines.
Does India export LED bulbs?
Yes. India exported $4.2 million under HS 8539.52 in FY2025-26, according to DGCI&S, the Ministry of Commerce's trade statistics body.