Steel Banker’s Desk Lamp from China
Classic steel banker’s lamp with a green glass shade and pull-chain switch, ideal for office desks. Classified in HTS 9405.29.60 as a base metal (steel) electric desk-standing luminaire, excluding parts entered separately or those for specialized equipment.
Duty Rate — China → United States
41%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Include detailed photos and diagrams showing base metal frame to distinguish from plastic alternatives during customs exam
• Comply with Energy Star ratings if claimed; non-compliant imports may face DOE enforcement
• Avoid bulk packaging that suggests parts; present as complete units to prevent reclassification to 9405.99