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Brass Wall Sconce Light Fixture from Japan

A decorative brass wall-mounted lighting fixture designed for indoor use, featuring multiple LED bulbs with permanently fixed light sources. It falls under HTS 9405.19.60.20 as an electric wall lighting fitting made of base metal, not for public spaces. Excludes those classified under chapter 85 lamps or toy luminaires.

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

• Verify the fixture is of base metal (e.g

• brass >50%) via material certification to avoid reclassification to plastic headings

• Include wiring diagrams and UL/ETL safety certifications in documentation to prove compliance with US electrical standards

• Avoid common pitfalls like mislabeling as outdoor use, which could shift to public space exclusions