Porcelain Table Lamp with Hand-Painted Design from Japan
Delicate porcelain table lamp with hand-painted floral motifs and pleated shade. HTS 9405.29.80 covers other bedside/table electric lights. Artistic value secondary to lighting function.
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
• Artist signatures may trigger artwork valuation scrutiny
• Fragile packing declarations lower damage claims
• Confirm >50% lighting primacy over decoration