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Vintage Paraffin Lamp Base from Japan

Antique-style ceramic and metal base for paraffin lamps with burner assembly. HTS 9405.50.40.00 for non-electrical fuel lamps. Collectible design.

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

• Ceramic fragility requires special handling manifests

• Age claims need provenance to avoid modern replicas duty hikes

Vintage Paraffin Lamp Base from Japan — Import Duty Rate | HTS 9405.50.40.00