LED Metal 'Open' Sign from China
A rectangular illuminated sign made of aluminum with permanently fixed LED lights spelling 'OPEN', designed for mounting above store entrances. It falls under HTS 9405.61.40.00 as an illuminated sign of base metal using LED light sources, not elsewhere specified. Primarily used by retail businesses to indicate operating hours.
Duty Rate — China → United States
43.5%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify the sign uses permanently fixed LEDs and is constructed primarily of base metal like steel or aluminum to avoid reclassification
• Include detailed photos and technical specs in documentation proving LED-only design and non-portable nature