Brass 'Open' Sign for Stores from Japan
A illuminated 'Open' sign made primarily from brass base metal with neon or LED lights permanently fixed inside, used by retail stores to indicate operating hours. It falls under HTS 9405.69.40.00 as an illuminated sign of base metal, not elsewhere specified, designed for commercial display. The permanent light source distinguishes it from temporary lighting.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
16%
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
Import Tips
• Verify the light source is permanently fixed and not removable to avoid reclassification; provide material composition certificates showing base metal dominance
• Common pitfall: failing to declare electrical components separately if they qualify under Chapter 85