Brass Oil Lantern from China

A traditional brass lantern designed to hold oil and a wick for flame-based illumination, commonly used for camping or decorative purposes. It falls under HTS 9405.50.40.00 as a non-electrical luminaire with no permanently fixed light source, classified among other lighting fittings not elsewhere specified. The design emphasizes portability and classic aesthetics without electrical components.

Duty Rate — China → United States

43.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3112.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 52 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)

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Import Tips

• Verify the lantern is purely non-electrical with no integrated wiring or bulbs to avoid reclassification to electrical headings

• Provide detailed photos and material breakdowns in documentation to confirm it's a lighting fitting, not a toy or decorative article

• Check for flame safety certifications like UL for oil lamps to meet U.S. import standards and prevent holds