Victorian Cast Iron Lamppost Base from Mexico
This ornate cast iron base is designed to support traditional Victorian-style lampposts used in outdoor lighting installations. It features intricate scrollwork and mounting points for secure attachment to lampposts, classifying under HTS 9405.99.40.10 as a base for lampposts made of cast iron.
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 cast iron composition via material certificates to meet HTS 9405.99.40.10 specifications; non-cast iron shifts classification
• Ensure documentation distinguishes bases from complete lampposts to prevent reclassification under heading 9405.40
• Comply with US safety standards for outdoor use, including corrosion resistance testing common pitfall for iron imports