Brass 'Open' Neon Sign from China
A classic illuminated 'Open' sign with a brass frame and permanently fixed neon light source, commonly used in storefronts. It falls under HTS 9405.69.20.00 as an illuminated sign made of brass, not elsewhere specified. The brass construction provides durability and a premium aesthetic for commercial displays.
Duty Rate — China → United States
40.7%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Verify the light source is permanently fixed and the frame is predominantly brass to avoid reclassification
• Include detailed material composition certificates to confirm brass content over 50% for base metal heading
• Ensure UL or ETL certification for electrical safety to pass U.S. customs inspections smoothly