Backlit Restaurant Menu Board

Wall-mounted menu board with backlit LED panels displaying food prices and specials, featuring a sealed, permanently fixed light source for indoor restaurant use. It qualifies for HTS 9405.69.60.00 as an other illuminated sign.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China5.3%+35.0%40.3%
🇲🇽Mexico5.3%+10.0%15.3%
🇨🇦Canada5.3%+10.0%15.3%
🇩🇪Germany5.3%+10.0%15.3%
🇯🇵Japan5.3%+10.0%15.3%

Alternative Classifications

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

9405.61.40Higher: 41% vs 40.3%

If wall-mounted with replaceable lamps

Wall-mounted luminaires with non-fixed light sources are distinguished from permanently fixed illuminated signs.

9405Same rate: 40.3%

If sold as table-top version

Table, floor, or desk-top lighting fittings exclude floor-standing designs per Chapter 94 notes.

7610.90.00Higher: 80.7% vs 40.3%

If aluminum frame without fixed lighting

Unlit aluminum structures classify as other aluminum articles.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Submit menu board dimensions and power specs to confirm it's not oversized for luminaire headings

Use commercial invoice descriptions specifying 'illuminated sign' to prevent misfiling under Chapter 85 electrical apparatus

Check for IP-rated waterproofing if outdoor-rated, as weatherproofing may affect classification scrutiny