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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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