Brass Hurricane Lantern Wall Sconce from Germany
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 — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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