LED Metal 'Open' Sign from Japan
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 — 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
• 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