Illuminated signs, name plates and the like

HS v2017 Code: 940560

About illuminated signs, name plates and the like

hs code 940560 covers a diverse range of illuminated signage and displays, including neon signs, LED name plates, and other types of illuminated signs and nameplates. This industry plays a crucial role in visual communication, branding, and advertising across various sectors, from retail and hospitality to transportation and public spaces. The production and installation of these illuminated products contribute significantly to the global economy, supporting industries such as manufacturing, electronics, and commercial design.

Production process

The production of illuminated signs and nameplates typically involves a combination of metalworking, electrical engineering, and specialized lighting techniques. Manufacturers may use processes like laser cutting, bending, and welding to shape the sign's frame or housing. The incorporation of light sources, such as neon tubes, LED modules, or electroluminescent panels, requires expertise in electrical wiring and programming to ensure the desired lighting effects. Finishing touches, such as the application of graphics, may involve screen printing, vinyl cutting, or digital printing.

Production inputs

The main inputs for the production of hs code 940560 items include metal sheets or extrusions, electrical components (e.g., transformers, drivers, and controllers), light sources (e.g., neon tubes, LED modules), and various adhesives and sealants. Specialized equipment, such as bending machines, welding tools, and lighting assembly stations, are also essential for the manufacturing process. Additionally, the industry relies on design software, graphic design services, and installation expertise to create and deploy the final illuminated products.

Production outputs

The primary outputs of hs code 940560 are illuminated signs, nameplates, and related display products. These outputs are consumed by a wide range of industries, including 470000 Retail trade, 550000 Accommodation and food service activities, 490000 Transportation and storage, and 841000 Public administration and defence; compulsory social security. The illuminated signs and nameplates produced under this code are used for branding, wayfinding, advertising, and various other visual communication purposes in both commercial and public settings.

Revisions to 940560

Classification codes are adjusted frequently. The code may have been revised or replaced between system versions. The table below shows the history (newest to oldest) of the code 940560. The most recent 2 versions of this code (940560) is in the HS v2022 system:

This page shows a legacy version of code 940560 ( HS v2017).

Family tree for illuminated signs, name plates and the like

    graph LR
    A["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/94'>94: Furniture; bedding, mattresses, mattress supports, cushions and similar stuffed furnishings; lamps and lighting fittings, n.e.c.; illuminated signs, illuminated name-plates and the like; prefabricated buildings</a>"]
A --> B["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/9405'>9405: Lamps, light fittings; including searchlights, spotlights and parts thereof, n.e.c.; illuminated signs, name-plates and the like, having permanently fixed light source and parts thereof n.e.c. or included</a>"]
B --> C["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/940560'>940560: Illuminated signs, name plates and the like</a>"]

    B --> D["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/940510'>940510: Chandeliers and other electric ceiling or wall light fittings; excluding those used for lighting public open spaces or thoroughfares</a>"]
B --> E["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/940520'>940520: Lamps, electric; floor-standing or for table, desk or bedside</a>"]
B --> F["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/940530'>940530: Lighting sets; of a kind used for Christmas trees</a>"]
B --> G["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/940540'>940540: Lamps and light fittings; electric, n.e.c. in heading no. 9405</a>"]
B --> H["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/940550'>940550: Lamps and light fittings; non-electric</a>"]
B --> I["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/940591'>940591: Lamps and light fittings; parts thereof, of glass</a>"]
B --> J["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/940592'>940592: Lamps and light fittings; parts thereof, of plastics</a>"]
B --> K["<a href='/classifications/hs/v2017/940599'>940599: Lamps and light fittings; parts thereof, of materials other than glass or plastics</a>"]

    

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class B level4
class C level6
class D level6
class E level6
class F level6
class G level6
class H level6
class I level6
class J level6
class K level6

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