Historical Replica Cast Iron Lamp Base from Germany
Replica base mimicking 19th-century cast iron designs for heritage street lighting restorations. Its cast iron material and lamppost mounting make it classifiable under HTS 9405.99.40.10 as specified lighting parts.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Retain foundry certifications proving cast iron to counter potential Chapter 73 downgrades
• Avoid importing with paint finishes that obscure material identification at customs
• Declare historical use context to support tariff preference claims if applicable