Guide to Import Requirements, SNI, NPB, HS Code, Testing, and Wall Light Certification
Importing wall light products into Indonesia requires an assessment of luminaire type, mounting method, voltage, wattage, light source, LED driver, earthing system, housing materials, IP rating, HS Code, and applicable SNI standards. The term wall light may cover indoor wall lamps, wall sconces, bedside wall lights, recessed wall lights, outdoor wall lights, wall spotlights, sensor wall lights, and smart wall lights.
In general, wall luminaires permanently installed as part of an electrical installation may fall within the general-purpose fixed luminaire category. Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources Regulation No. 7 of 2021 includes general-purpose fixed luminaires among the luminaire categories subject to mandatory SNI, together with recessed luminaires, portable luminaires, and floodlights. JDIH ESDM
Not every wall light, however, automatically uses the same particular standard. A surface-mounted wall lamp may differ from a recessed wall light installed within the wall structure. A wall spotlight may also need assessment against the floodlight category.
Importers should therefore conduct a product assessment before mass production or shipment to determine the product category, applicable SNI, HS Code, NPB, product family, and appropriate certification route.
What Is a Wall Light?
A wall light is a luminaire designed to be installed on or within a wall and used for general illumination, decorative lighting, task lighting, accent lighting, or security lighting.
These products are widely used in homes, apartments, hotels, restaurants, corridors, lobbies, stairways, bedrooms, bathrooms, building facades, terraces, and outdoor areas.
Common imported products include:
- Indoor wall lamps and decorative wall sconces.
- Bedside and reading wall lights.
- Recessed wall lights and step lights.
- Outdoor wall lights and wall spotlights.
- Sensor wall lights and smart WiFi/Bluetooth wall lights.
Although these products may all be marketed as wall lights, their technical categories need to be determined from their actual construction and mounting method.
Are Imported Wall Lights Required to Have SNI?
Wall lights meeting the general-purpose fixed-luminaire scope under Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources Regulation No. 7 of 2021 fall within mandatory SNI requirements according to the regulatory scope. The regulation lists SNI IEC 60598-1:2016 as the general luminaire standard and SNI 04-6973.2.1-2005 as the particular standard for general-purpose fixed luminaires. JDIH ESDM
BSN currently also lists SNI 04-6973.2.1-2005 as active. At the same time, the BSN catalogue contains the newer SNI IEC 60598-2-1:2020 for general-purpose fixed luminaires as an active standard. Pesta
The existence of a newer standard in the BSN catalogue does not mean that importers should automatically substitute it in mandatory certification. The applicable edition should follow the regulation, quality policy, and certification scheme governing the product.
SNI IEC 60598-1:2016 for Wall Lights
SNI IEC 60598-1:2016 – Luminaires – Part 1: General requirements and tests is one of the principal luminaire standards and remains listed as active by BSN. Pesta
The standard addresses general luminaire safety requirements such as marking, construction, protection against electric shock, terminals, wiring, earthing, insulation resistance, electric strength, temperatures, material resistance, and other safety aspects.
The Ministry of Trade’s LAMANSITU also currently lists a general Luminaire category with SNI IEC 60598-1:2016 and NPB as quality-policy requirements for several HS Codes under heading 9405. Laman Situ
For wall lights, the general standard needs to be combined with the appropriate particular standard according to installation method and product function.
Fixed Wall Luminaires
Wall lamps permanently installed through mounting plates, brackets, junction boxes, terminals, or building wiring generally have the characteristics of fixed luminaires.
LAMANSITU currently has a specific General-Purpose Fixed Luminaire category with HS Codes 94051199, 94051999, and 94054190. The listed quality-policy requirements include SNI 04-6973.2.1-2005 and NPB. Laman Situ
These tariff codes should still be applied only after assessing the actual goods. Not every product mounted on a wall automatically belongs to one of those classifications.
Assessment should include the mounting bracket, terminals, wiring, earthing, lamp holder or LED module, driver, housing, and diffuser.
Decorative Wall Lamps
Decorative wall lamps or wall sconces are widely used in homes, hotels, restaurants, lobbies, bedrooms, and hospitality environments.
Products may use E14 or E27 lamp holders, or integrated LED modules with electronic drivers.
For replaceable-lamp products, lamp-holder specification, maximum lamp wattage, terminals, wiring, and electrical class need to be assessed. For integrated LED wall lights, the LED PCB, driver, insulation, earthing, and thermal characteristics become important parts of the product construction.
Decorative materials such as crystal, glass, metal, wood, acrylic, or resin do not remove electrical-safety requirements.
Bedside Wall Lights
Bedside wall lights are commonly used in hotels, apartments, and bedrooms. Products may consist of simple wall luminaires, directional reading lamps with flexible arms, or combinations of ambient and focused lighting.
Some models also incorporate switches, USB-A, USB-C, wireless charging, or dimming functions.
Where additional functions are provided, the technical specification should identify them because the electronic construction can differ from an ordinary wall luminaire.
For example, a wall lamp with USB charging output contains an AC/DC power supply in addition to the lighting circuit.
Recessed Wall Lights
Wall lights may also be recessed into the wall, including step lights, corridor lights, and architectural wall luminaires.
For products technically classified as recessed luminaires, SNI IEC 60598-2-2:2016 is a relevant particular standard and is currently listed as active. Pesta
LAMANSITU lists the Recessed Luminaire category with SNI IEC 60598-1:2016, SNI IEC 60598-2-2:2016, and NPB. Listed HS Codes include 94051199, 94051992, 94054140, 94054190, 94054260, 94054290, 94054960, and 94054990. Laman Situ
A recessed wall light should therefore not automatically be grouped with a surface-mounted wall lamp without technical assessment.
Outdoor Wall Lights
Outdoor wall lights are widely used on building facades, terraces, balconies, fences, hotels, gardens, carports, and other exterior areas.
Because these products are exposed to environmental conditions, protection against water and dust becomes important.
BSN currently lists SNI IEC 60529:2014 – Degrees of protection provided by enclosures (IP Code) as an active standard. Pesta
Outdoor products may claim IP44, IP54, IP65, or IP66. Such claims should ideally be supported by appropriate testing rather than only a supplier catalogue statement.
Cable glands, gaskets, diffuser seals, driver enclosures, connections, and cable entries also need to support the claimed level of protection.
Up and Down Wall Lights
Up-and-down wall lights distribute illumination toward the upper and lower surfaces and are commonly used for interior and facade decoration.
Products may incorporate one or more LED modules, internal drivers, optical lenses, and aluminium housings.
Although they are frequently marketed as architectural lighting, their technical classification still needs to be based on the actual luminaire construction.
Where the product only provides general decorative wall illumination, its assessment may differ from a wall-mounted product specifically designed to function as a spotlight.
Wall Spotlights
Some wall-mounted luminaires provide directional lighting and may technically resemble spotlights or floodlights.
LAMANSITU currently lists a Floodlight Luminaire category with SNI IEC 60598-1:2016, SNI IEC 60598-2-5:2016, and NPB. Laman Situ
Products marketed as wall spotlights or architectural spotlights should therefore be assessed to determine whether their function and construction fall within this category.
Commercial descriptions such as wall light, facade light, or accent light are not the sole basis for selecting the applicable standard.
Integrated LED Wall Lights
Many modern wall lights use integrated LED modules that are not intended to be replaced by the user.
The construction commonly includes an LED PCB, driver, housing, lens or diffuser, wiring, terminals, and a mounting bracket.
The LED driver is an important critical component because changes can affect output current, temperature, insulation, power consumption, and test results.
Importers should ideally finalize the driver manufacturer and model before submitting the test sample. Driver substitutions after testing should be evaluated before being used in mass production.
Wall Lights with Lamp Holders
Conventional wall luminaires may use E14, E27, GU10, or other lamp holders.
The manufacturer needs to specify the maximum lamp wattage and permitted light-source type.
Lamp holders, internal wiring, terminal blocks, switches where provided, and earthing should form part of the technical documentation.
Where one wall-light series uses different fitting types, all variations should be included in the product list so potential product-family grouping can be evaluated from the beginning.
Wall Lights with External Drivers or Adapters
Some wall lights operate at 12 V, 24 V, or another DC voltage through an external driver or adapter.
Companies need to clarify whether the driver is included with the product, concealed within the wall, installed in a ceiling space, or positioned remotely.
Manufacturer, model, input and output voltage, output current, rated power, connectors, and cable length should be documented.
An external driver remains an important part of the product configuration even when it is physically separated from the luminaire housing.
Wall Lights with Motion Sensors
Outdoor and security wall lights frequently incorporate PIR sensors, microwave sensors, or motion detectors.
These functions enable the light to switch on when movement is detected.
Relevant information includes detection range, detection angle, delay time, sensor type, day/night function, and control circuitry.
Models with and without sensors should not automatically be treated as one product family because their electronic construction differs.
Wall Lights with Light Sensors
Photocells or light sensors are used to switch luminaires on automatically when ambient conditions become dark and off again when sufficient daylight is available.
This feature is common in outdoor wall lights and facade lighting.
The sensor should be identified in the model list and circuit documentation because it forms part of the luminaire control system.
Where a model combines light and motion sensors, the complete control configuration should be included in assessment.
Smart Wall Lights with WiFi or Bluetooth
Smart wall lights may use WiFi, Bluetooth, Zigbee, or another radio technology to connect with applications or smart-home systems.
Functions may include ON/OFF, dimming, RGB color, color temperature, timers, schedules, scenes, and automation.
From an electrical perspective, the product still needs to be assessed according to the appropriate luminaire category. Where a radio transmitter is incorporated, applicable telecommunications-device requirements also need separate review.
Suppliers should prepare information on the wireless-module manufacturer, model, frequency band, transmit power, antenna specification, and available RF test reports.
Emergency Wall Lights
Some wall lights incorporate rechargeable batteries to provide emergency illumination when the normal electrical supply fails.
BSN currently lists SNI IEC 60598-2-22:2017 for emergency lighting luminaires as an active standard. Pesta
The existence of this standard does not automatically mean that every battery-equipped wall light is subject to the same additional mandatory certification. The emergency function, regulatory scope, and certification scheme need to be assessed.
Battery specifications, charging circuits, emergency operating duration, indicators, and switching arrangements should be available for products with this function.
Bathroom Wall Lights
Bathroom wall lighting is exposed to greater humidity and potentially more water than ordinary bedroom or corridor lighting.
The intended installation and IP rating therefore become important.
Manufacturers should provide information on permitted mounting locations, IP rating, enclosure construction, sealing arrangements, cable entries, and installation instructions.
The commercial description “bathroom wall lamp” alone is not sufficient to establish product suitability.
Wall Lights with Metal Housings
Wall luminaires commonly use aluminium, steel, brass, or other metals for appearance and mechanical strength.
Where metal parts are accessible, the electrical class and protection against electric shock need to be clearly defined.
Depending on the design, the product may use protective earthing or an appropriate insulation system.
The earthing configuration used in the test sample should remain consistent with mass-production units.
IP Rating for Wall Lights
Not every wall lamp requires a high IP rating. The necessary protection depends on its intended installation.
A bedroom or indoor corridor wall lamp operates under different environmental conditions from a facade, balcony, or exterior wall light.
SNI IEC 60529:2014 provides the national IP Code reference and remains active. Pesta
Where a product claims IP65, for example, all relevant parts of the enclosure should support the claim, including gaskets, screw openings, cable glands, connectors, and sealing interfaces.
HS Code for Wall Lights
HS Code classification should be determined from the luminaire type, light source, materials, function, and condition of the goods when imported.
LAMANSITU currently lists a general Luminaire category with HS Codes 94051191, 94051199, 94051991, 94051992, 94051999, 94054140, 94054220, 94054250, 94054920, and 94054950, together with SNI IEC 60598-1:2016 and NPB. Laman Situ
LAMANSITU separately lists the General-Purpose Fixed Luminaire category with HS Codes 94051199, 94051999, and 94054190 together with SNI 04-6973.2.1-2005 and NPB. Laman Situ
This does not mean every wall lamp automatically falls under one of these tariff lines. Classification should follow the actual product characteristics.
NPB for Wall Lights
In addition to SNI certification, the Goods Registration Number or NPB needs to be considered where a wall light falls within a quality-policy category requiring NPB.
LAMANSITU currently lists NPB for the general Luminaire, General-Purpose Fixed Luminaire, Recessed Luminaire, and Floodlight Luminaire categories. Laman Situ
Compliance should therefore not necessarily end when the SNI certification process is completed.
Product classification and HS Code should be established first, after which the relevant NPB requirement can be confirmed.
Importer Requirements for Wall Lights
Indonesia’s current import-policy framework is based on Minister of Trade Regulation No. 16 of 2025 concerning Import Policy and Regulation, as amended and most recently subject to a second amendment through Minister of Trade Regulation No. 18 of 2026. Regulation No. 18 of 2026 was established on June 3, 2026, promulgated on June 4, 2026, and remains in force. JDIH Kemendag
Minister of Trade Regulation No. 16 of 2025 provides that business importers must hold an NIB functioning as an API, consisting of API-U or API-P. It also provides that certain goods may require import business licensing and/or technical verification according to the relevant product category. JDIH Kemendag
For wall lights, importers therefore need to review not only the NIB but also HS classification, SNI, NPB, and product-specific technical requirements.
Documents to Prepare
Wall-light assessment is easier when technical documentation is prepared before shipment.
Basic documents may include product catalogues, datasheets, model lists, product photographs, technical drawings, installation drawings, label artwork, user manuals, and manufacturer and factory information.
Technical data should also identify rated voltage, frequency, power, electrical class, LED modules or lamp holders, drivers, terminals, cables, earthing, IP rating, housing material, diffuser, and mounting method.
For smart wall lights, wireless-module information should be added. For sensor wall lights, sensor and control-system specifications should also be prepared.
Wall Light Testing
Wall-light testing follows the general and particular standards applicable to the product category.
Evaluation may include marking, construction, protection against electric shock, terminals, earthing, internal wiring, insulation resistance, electric strength, temperature rise, resistance to heat, mechanical strength, and other relevant safety characteristics.
For recessed wall lights, installation conditions can be important. For outdoor products, IP testing can also be relevant where a protection level is claimed.
The test sample should represent the product that will ultimately be manufactured, including the driver, LED module, sensors, cables, terminals, and major materials.
Wall Light Product Family
One manufacturer may offer dozens of wall-light designs.
A product series may use identical housings at different wattages, while another may use the same wattage with different drivers, sensors, or optical systems.
Product-family assessment may consider rated voltage, rated power, electrical class, mounting method, LED module, driver, lamp holder, wiring, earthing, housing material, IP rating, sensors, and control systems.
Indoor and outdoor products, surface-mounted and recessed designs, or smart and non-smart versions should not automatically be grouped without checking the applicable family criteria.
Component Changes After Testing
Changing components after testing can create certification risks.
Suppliers may substitute drivers, LED PCBs, terminals, cables, gaskets, sensors, or housing materials due to price or component availability.
Although the external design may remain unchanged, such substitutions can affect temperatures, insulation, IP protection, power, and product safety.
Importers should therefore maintain an approved component list and require supplier approval procedures before critical components are changed.
Stages of Importing Wall Lights into Indonesia
The first stage is to determine whether the product is a fixed wall lamp, recessed wall light, spotlight, outdoor wall light, or another luminaire type. The installation drawing and intended use help establish this classification.
The HS Code, applicable SNI, NPB, model list, and product family can then be reviewed. The manufacturer prepares datasheets, technical drawings, labels, critical-component information, and factory documentation.
Where the product falls within mandatory SNI scope, certification proceeds through an appropriately scoped certification body, including product testing and production evaluation under the applicable scheme.
After certification, NPB and other import requirements associated with the HS classification should be completed before the product is marketed.
Mistakes to Avoid Before Shipment
A common mistake is assuming that every wall light can use the same standard and product-family scope.
Surface-mounted wall lamps, recessed step lights, outdoor wall lights, and wall spotlights can have different construction and particular-standard requirements.
Another mistake is providing only product photographs without installation drawings or datasheets. For wall lights, installation method, IP rating, drivers, earthing, and sensor functions can materially affect the assessment.
Mass production should also ideally not begin before drivers, cables, terminals, labels, gaskets, sensors, and model lists are finalized.
Why Is Assessment Before Import Important?
Wall lights may appear simple, but products with similar external designs can have very different constructions.
One model may be an indoor wall sconce using an E27 lamp holder, another may use an integrated LED driver, while another includes IP65 protection, a motion sensor, WiFi, an emergency battery, or recessed installation.
These differences can affect applicable SNI standards, particular standards, HS Code, product family, testing, NPB, and additional requirements.
Assessment based on the product list, datasheet, and installation drawing before mass production and shipment allows companies to identify Indonesian requirements earlier and reduce the risk of changes after production.
Contact Us
Biruni Consulting assists companies with importing wall light products into Indonesia, including SNI consultation, HS Code identification, luminaire-category assessment, product family assessment, testing, and certification assistance.
Our services include:
- Consultation on wall-light import requirements and applicable SNI standards.
- HS Code, product specification, installation-drawing, and product-list assessment.
- Identification of indoor wall lamps, recessed wall lights, outdoor wall lights, wall spotlights, sensor wall lights, and smart wall lights.
- Review of drivers, LED modules, lamp holders, terminals, cables, earthing, IP ratings, sensors, and critical components.
- Product family assessment and certification-document preparation.
- Testing, factory-audit or production-evaluation assistance where required, SNI certification, and NPB assistance.
Contact Biruni Consulting for information regarding wall-light SNI services, wall-light certification, outdoor wall-lamp certification, recessed wall-light certification, luminaire NPB, and wall-light import requirements in Indonesia according to your product’s brand, model, construction, mounting method, specifications, HS Code, and country of origin.
