Solar-Ready Cast Iron Lamppost Base from China
Cast iron base engineered with reinforced flanges for solar-powered lampposts in parks and pathways. Despite solar compatibility, it remains a part under HTS 9405.99.40.10 as a cast iron lamppost base, separate from the light source.
Duty Rate — China → United States
43.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Document that base is imported separately from solar panels or lights to maintain parts classification
• Conduct metallurgical testing for cast iron purity, as alloy blends may trigger reclassification
• Include installation manuals to demonstrate end-use as lamppost support, preventing general hardware miscoding