Brass LED 'Open' Sign from Japan
A polished brass illuminated sign displaying 'OPEN' for storefronts, using permanently fixed LED light sources. It falls under HTS 9405.61.20.00 as an illuminated sign made of brass designed solely for LED lighting. The brass construction provides durability and a premium aesthetic for commercial use.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Verify the sign uses permanently fixed LEDs only, as non-LED designs shift to other subheadings
• Provide material certificates confirming brass composition to avoid reclassification to other metals
• Ensure commercial signage declaration; retail packaging may trigger consumer product rules