Carved Alabaster Lamp Base from Germany
An intricately carved base for table lamps, fashioned from solid alabaster to allow light diffusion through its natural translucency. Classified under HTS 6802.91.30.00 as a worked alabaster article for building or monumental use, not excluded under Chapter 94 for complete luminaires.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Declare as 'stone article' not 'lamp part' to prevent shifts to Chapter 94; include photos showing incompleteness
• Obtain material test reports confirming alabaster composition, as misidentification leads to higher marble duties
• Watch for set sales with electrical components, which may trigger heading 9405 classification