Antique Brass Door Knocker Lion Head from Germany
A decorative lion head door knocker made of cast brass, struck to produce sound for announcing visitors on exterior house doors. Classified in HTS 8302.41.90.15 as a base metal door knocker suitable for interior and exterior building doors.
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
• Provide photos and specs showing striker mechanism to prove knocker function
• Avoid classifying as bells (8306.10) by confirming manual operation only
• Declare antique finish treatments to ensure base metal status