Decorative Aluminum Solar Lamppost from China
Ornate aluminum lamppost with integrated solar panel mounting brackets for garden or walkway lighting. Falls under HTS 9405.99.40.20 as an aluminum lamppost structure, excluding the solar panel and light source which import separately.
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
• Separate solar panels (HTS 8541.40) from lamppost structures to maintain parts classification and optimize duties
• Document ornamental features (e.g
• finials, patterns) to justify value over basic poles
• Comply with UL 1598 standards for outdoor lighting components; provide test reports for customs