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Brass 'Open' Sign for Stores from Mexico

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 — Mexico → United States

16%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico

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

Brass 'Open' Sign for Stores from Mexico — Import Duty Rate | HTS 9405.69.40.00