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Brass Museum Exhibit Label from Japan

Elegant brass illuminated label for museum artifacts, with pinpoint LED highlighting text. Classified HTS 9405.69.40.00 as base metal illuminated nameplate. Precision-crafted for cultural displays.

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

• Art export permits if from protected origins; low-heat LED cert for artifact safety

• Pitfall: classified as Chapter 71 if gem-inlaid