Subheading · Section XX

9405.69: Illuminated signs, illuminated nameplates and the like: other

9405.69

Official description Other

  • 2%–4%UK
  • 2.7%–4.7%EU
  • 150%Türkiye
  • 5.3%–6%USA
  • US$317.8mWorld trade in 2024

9405.69 is a six-digit subheading of heading 9405, luminaires and lighting fittings including searchlights and spotlights and…, chapter 94.

In the UK Global Tariff, subheading 9405.69 covers 5 tariff lines and the duty is between 2% and 4%.

The EU Combined Nomenclature divides subheading 9405.69 into 2 tariff lines; the duty is between 2.7% and 4.7% (average 3.7%).

In the Turkish Customs Tariff Schedule, subheading 9405.69 covers 2 tariff lines and the statutory rate is 150%.

The Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States divides subheading 9405.69 into 3 tariff lines; the duty is between 5.3% and 6% (average 5.7%).

World trade in these goods reached US$317.8m in 2024, down 7.8% on 2023.

China was the largest exporter with 34.1% of the total, ahead of Türkiye.

Germany imported the most (US$23m).

The United Kingdom ranked 8th among 125 exporters with US$8.1m; its largest buyer was Egypt.

The United Kingdom imported US$11.6m, most of it from China.

Duty rates compared

UK 2% – 4% Third-country duty 5 tariff lines · average 2.8% EU 2.7% – 4.7% Third-country duty 2 tariff lines · average 3.7% Türkiye 150% Statutory rate (Law 474) 2 tariff lines USA 5.3% – 6% General (MFN) 3 tariff lines · average 5.7%

The Turkish schedule prints the statutory rate set under Customs Law 474. The rate applied at import is laid down in the Import Regime Decision and can be lower, or different by country of origin.

UK Global Tariff

UK lines →
  1. 9405 69 00 00 Other
  2. 9405 69 20 00 Of plastics 4%
  3. 9405 69 20 10 Illuminated signs, illuminated name-plates and the like, for use in civil aircraft 4%
  4. 9405 69 20 90 Other 4%
  5. 9405 69 80 00 Of other materials 2%
  6. 9405 69 80 10 Illuminated signs, illuminated name-plates and the like, of base metal, for use in civil aircraft 2%
  7. 9405 69 80 20 Hand-made 2%
  8. 9405 69 80 90 Other 2%

EU Combined Nomenclature

EU lines →
  1. 9405 69 Other:
  2. 9405 69 20 Of plastics 4.7%—
  3. 9405 69 80 Of other materials 2.7%—

Turkish Customs Tariff Schedule

Türkiye lines →

This line has no official text in this language; it is shown in the language of its tariff.

  1. 9405.69 Diğerleri:
  2. 9405.69.20.00.00 Plastik maddelerden olanlar 150%
  3. 9405.69.80.00.00 Diğer maddelerden olanlar 150%

Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States

USA lines →
  1. 9405.69 Other:
  2. Of base metal:
  3. 9405.69.20.00 Of brass 5.7%No.
  4. 9405.69.40.00 Other 6%No.
  5. 9405.69.60.00 Other 5.3%No.

Special: reduced rates under trade agreements and preference programmes; the letters in brackets name the programmes (for example AU = Australia FTA, KR = Korea FTA).

World trade in 2024

9405.69 · US$317.8m

Trade value (US$) no reported trade < US$111.3kUS$111.3k+US$1.8m+US$5.3m+> US$15.2m

Exports: 125
  1. China: US$108.5m
  2. Türkiye: US$20.2m
  3. United States: US$17.1m
  4. Italy: US$15.2m
  5. Poland: US$14.4m
  6. Germany: US$12.1m
  7. Spain: US$11m
  8. United Kingdom: US$8.1m
  9. Australia: US$7.3m
  10. Greece: US$6.1m
  11. South Korea: US$6m
  12. France: US$5.8m
  13. Malaysia: US$5.3m
  14. South Africa: US$5m
  15. India: US$4.2m
  16. Canada: US$4.1m
  17. Latvia: US$3.5m
  18. Netherlands: US$3.5m
  19. Slovakia: US$3.4m
  20. Slovenia: US$3.3m
  21. Hong Kong SAR China: US$3.1m
  22. Belgium: US$2.9m
  23. Bulgaria: US$2.9m
  24. Hungary: US$2.6m
  25. Lithuania: US$2.3m
  26. Costa Rica: US$2.3m
  27. Thailand: US$2.1m
  28. Belarus: US$2.1m
  29. Mexico: US$2m
  30. Taiwan: US$1.8m
  31. Singapore: US$1.8m
  32. Austria: US$1.8m
  33. Tunisia: US$1.8m
  34. Romania: US$1.8m
  35. Portugal: US$1.7m
  36. Saudi Arabia: US$1.5m
  37. Sweden: US$1.5m
  38. Indonesia: US$1.3m
  39. Czechia: US$1.3m
  40. Japan: US$1.3m
  41. Norway: US$1.2m
  42. Estonia: US$1.1m
  43. Denmark: US$1.1m
  44. Guatemala: US$1.1m
  45. Vietnam: US$1.1m
  46. Argentina: US$966.7k
  47. Finland: US$958.9k
  48. Switzerland: US$688.1k
  49. United Arab Emirates: US$680.4k
  50. Croatia: US$659.1k
  51. Serbia: US$529.2k
  52. Brazil: US$486.5k
  53. Ukraine: US$473.3k
  54. Bahrain: US$404.4k
  55. Colombia: US$367.3k
  56. Russia: US$356.8k
  57. Bosnia & Herzegovina: US$308.3k
  58. Cambodia: US$221.5k
  59. Philippines: US$177.4k
  60. Chile: US$138.1k

Top exporters

RankCountryValueShare
1 China US$108.5m 34.1%
2 Türkiye US$20.2m 6.4%
3 United States US$17.1m 5.4%
4 Italy US$15.2m 4.8%
5 Poland US$14.4m 4.5%
6 Germany US$12.1m 3.8%
7 Spain US$11m 3.5%
8 United Kingdom US$8.1m 2.5%
9 Australia US$7.3m 2.3%
10 Greece US$6.1m 1.9%

Top importers

RankCountryValueShare
1 Germany US$23m 7.2%
2 United States US$20.3m 6.4%
3 France US$14.1m 4.4%
4 United Kingdom US$11.6m 3.6%
5 Philippines US$11.1m 3.5%
6 Canada US$11m 3.5%
7 Italy US$10.1m 3.2%
8 United Arab Emirates US$8.5m 2.7%
9 Spain US$8.3m 2.6%
10 Netherlands US$8.2m 2.6%

Questions and answers

What is the HS code for illuminated signs, illuminated nameplates and the like: other?

Illuminated signs, illuminated nameplates and the like: other fall under HS subheading 9405.69, part of heading 9405, in section XX of the Harmonized System.

What is the import duty on illuminated signs, illuminated nameplates and the… in the UK?

Under the UK Global Tariff, imports under 9405.69 from countries without a preferential agreement are charged at 2% to 4%, depending on the line. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.

What is the import duty on illuminated signs, illuminated nameplates and the… in the EU?

Under the EU Combined Nomenclature, imports under 9405.69 from countries without a preferential agreement are charged at 2.7% to 4.7%, depending on the line. Preferential rates, anti-dumping duties and VAT are not included.

Which country exports the most illuminated signs, illuminated nameplates and the…?

China, with US$108.5m in 2024 (34.1% of world exports).