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Commercial Parking Lot Aluminum Lamppost

Tall aluminum pole and base assembly for parking lot cobra-head light fixtures, engineered for high wind loads. HTS 9405.99.40.20 applies to this aluminum lamppost specifically designed for commercial area lighting.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China6%+37.5%43.5%
🇲🇽Mexico6%+10.0%16%
🇨🇦Canada6%+60.0%66%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

7308.90.95Higher: 75% vs 43.5%

If structural poles for telecommunications or signage

Poles without lighting-specific armatures or base designs classify as general structures.

9405.99Same rate: 43.5%

If poles with significant plastic or composite components

Composite material lampposts use 'other' material subheadings beyond aluminum-specific.

8414.90.41Higher: 50% vs 43.5%

If designed as parts for industrial fans or blowers

End-use determines classification; non-lighting pole applications shift to relevant chapters.

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The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

• Provide wind load calculations and pole arm specifications to demonstrate commercial lighting purpose

• Use ISPM-15 certified wooden crating for tall poles to meet phytosanitary requirements

• Watch for anti-dumping duties on certain aluminum extrusions from specific countries

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