Brass Bedside Reading Lamp from Germany
Compact swing-arm brass lamp for nightstands with touch-activated fixed LED and fabric shade. HTS 9405.29.40.20 covers this other brass table/bedside luminaire. Fixed light source distinguishes from portable battery lamps.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Specify 'permanently fixed light source' in commercial invoice to prevent portable lamp reclass
• Comply with Energy Star ratings for LED efficiency claims during customs valuation
• Watch for misdeclaration as toy lighting, which shifts to Chapter 95 exclusion