Aluminum Restaurant Nameplate

Illuminated aluminum nameplate with edge-lit LED for mounting on restaurant facades, featuring the business name and logo. It qualifies for HTS 9405.69.40.00 as an other base metal illuminated nameplate with permanent light source. Primarily used for exterior branding.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China6%+35.0%41%
🇲🇽Mexico6%+10.0%16%
🇨🇦Canada6%+10.0%16%
🇩🇪Germany6%+10.0%16%
🇯🇵Japan6%+10.0%16%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

7610.90.00Higher: 80.7% vs 41%

If unilluminated aluminum plaque

Non-lighted nameplates of aluminum are classified under Chapter 76 as other articles of aluminum.

9405Same rate: 41%

If other plastic material predominates

Predominantly plastic construction with minor metal frame shifts to plastic illuminated signs in 9405.40.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Document IP rights for logos to prevent customs holds; test for weather resistance if exterior use

Avoid pitfall of shipping unassembled to dodge duties by claiming as parts