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Shatterproof Retro Bubble Christmas Light String from Japan

Vintage-style bubble LED string mimicking incandescent bulbs, 50 lights over 16 feet with tree hooks. Under HTS 9405.39.00 for 'other' Christmas tree lights with fixed LEDs. Shatterproof plastic bubbles ensure safety on real trees.

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

• Prove LED substitution for retro look to avoid filament lamp scrutiny

• Include shatterproof test reports for child-safety compliance

• Use HTS statistical suffixes accurately for retro-style reporting