Antique Brass Door Knocker Lion Head from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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