Solar-Powered Christmas Tree Light String from China
A 100-LED string powered by integrated solar panels, intended for Christmas trees or garden displays during holidays. Falls under HTS 9405.39.0040 for other Christmas tree lighting strings with fixed light sources, excluding solar panels as primary classification factor.
Duty Rate — China → United States
45.5%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Include solar panel efficiency specs and wiring diagrams to confirm lighting string principal function
• Comply with FCC Part 15 for EMI emissions on solar-integrated electronics
• Avoid misdeclaration as standalone solar lanterns, which fall under 9405.50