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LED Retrofit Aluminum Lamppost from Japan

Aluminum lamppost engineered for LED shoebox fixture retrofits in municipal lighting upgrades. Falls under HTS 9405.99.40.20 as an aluminum replacement lamppost structure.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Pair with LED fixtures (HTS 9405.11) imported separately to qualify as parts

• Dark sky compliant designs require photometric reports for green building certifications

• Volume contracts with municipalities may qualify for duty drawback programs