Brass Hurricane Lantern Wall Sconce from China
A decorative wall-mounted lighting fixture made primarily of brass with a glass hurricane shade, designed for household use to hold electric bulbs mimicking candlelight. It falls under HTS 9405.19.40.10 as a brass electric wall lighting fitting for household settings, excluding public space applications. The permanently fixed light source and base metal construction classify it here.
Duty Rate — China → United States
38.9%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Verify brass content exceeds 50% for accurate classification and provide mill test certificates
• Ensure UL or ETL listing for household electrical safety compliance
• Avoid mislabeling as outdoor fixtures to prevent reclassification