Brass Bedside Reading Lamp from Japan
Compact brass bedside lamp with a swivel arm and fabric shade, equipped with a permanently fixed low-wattage bulb for nighttime reading. Classified in HTS 9405.29.40 for its brass body as a bedside electric luminaire.
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
• Include photometric reports if claiming energy-efficient exemptions; non-compliant imports face penalties
• Ensure fixed light source is integral—removable bulbs risk reclassification as parts under 9405.99
• Package to prevent shade damage, as dents could lead to material content disputes