Backlit Restaurant Menu Board from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• 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