8541.41.00.00 - Light-emitting diodes (LED)

This HTS category, 8541.41.00.00, specifically covers light-emitting diodes (LEDs). This includes individual LED components and assemblies where multiple LEDs are integrated. LEDs are semiconductor devices that emit light when an electric current passes through them. They are widely used in lighting, displays, indicators, and various electronic applications due to their energy efficiency and longevity. The classification here focuses on the light-emitting function of the semiconductor device itself.

It is crucial to distinguish this category from its siblings. HTS code 8541.42.00 covers photovoltaic cells that are *not* assembled into modules or panels, meaning they are individual or loosely grouped cells intended for further assembly. Similarly, 8541.43.00 pertains to photovoltaic cells that *are* assembled into modules or panels, designed for direct use in generating electricity from sunlight. Therefore, while both 8541.4x are semiconductor devices related to light interaction, 8541.41.00.00 exclusively deals with devices designed to *emit* light, not to generate electricity from it.

As this is a leaf node, there are no further subcategories under 8541.41.00.00. Classification within this code is determined by the fundamental nature of the device as a light-emitting semiconductor. This means that any diode or integrated assembly whose primary function is to produce light, regardless of its color, size, or specific application (e.g., indicator LEDs, high-power LEDs for lighting, or LEDs used in display screens), will fall under this classification.