Brass Banker’s Desk Lamp from Japan
Classic adjustable-arm desk lamp made primarily of brass with a green glass shade and fixed incandescent socket. Classified under HTS 9405.29.40.20 for other electric brass table luminaires. Its base metal construction and table placement fit the specific subheading.
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
• Label clearly as 'table lamp' to distinguish from floor-standing models in the same brass category
• Include wiring diagrams and bulb specifications in import docs for electrical compliance review
• Avoid common pitfall of undervaluing brass content, which triggers metal origin verification