Light Beacons for Harbors from Japan
Floating structures with powerful lights to serve as beacons marking safe passages in harbors. Under HTS 8907.90.00 as other floating structures, including beacons.
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 USCG or equivalent approvals for marine lighting standards
• Document solar power or battery systems integral to the floating beacon
• Avoid misclassification by proving primary floating vs. fixed installation use