Outdoor Hurricane Lantern from Germany
A glass-enclosed metal lantern with a handle, built to shield candle or oil flames from wind, ideal for patios or emergencies. It qualifies for HTS 9405.50.40.00 as a portable non-electrical lighting fitting. The protective globe and wick holder define it as a luminaire.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Document glass thickness and shatter resistance to prove it's a protective luminaire, not fragile glassware
• Declare as 'non-electrical' explicitly; mismatches lead to delays in electrical vs. non-electrical scrutiny
• Include origin certificates for metal components to benefit from potential duty reductions under trade agreements