Brass LED Wall Sconce from China
A decorative wall-mounted luminaire made primarily of brass, designed exclusively for LED light sources with a permanently fixed LED module. It falls under HTS 9405.42.40.00 because it is an electric lighting fitting of brass intended solely for LED use. The brass construction provides a premium, corrosion-resistant finish suitable for indoor applications.
Duty Rate — China → United States
42.2%
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
• Verify the luminaire is designed solely for LED sources with documentation like spec sheets to avoid reclassification
• Include material certificates confirming brass composition (at least 65% copper alloy) for customs compliance
• Label products with 'LED only' warnings and energy efficiency ratings to meet US safety standards like UL