Brass LED Restaurant Nameplate from Japan
A polished brass nameplate with engraved business name and embedded LED backlighting, fixed for wall mounting outside restaurants. Classified under HTS 9405.61.40.00 for base metal illuminated nameplates with permanent LED sources. Enhances visibility for branding in low-light conditions.
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
• Certify base metal composition (e.g
• brass >50% by weight) with mill test reports to confirm classification
• Document IP rights for custom engravings to avoid counterfeiting issues at entry