9405.99.40.20—Luminaires and lighting fittings including searchlights and spotlights and parts thereof, not elsewhere specified or included; illuminated signs, illuminated nameplates and the like, having a permanently fixed light source, and parts thereof not elsewhere specified or included, lampposts and bases for lampposts, of aluminum
General
6%
Units
No.
Column 2
45%
Special
Free (A,AU,BH,C,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG)
Plain-English explanation
HTS 9405.99.40.20 is the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule classification for Luminaires and lighting fittings including searchlights and spotlights and parts thereof, not elsewhere specified or included; illuminated signs, illuminated nameplates and the like, having a permanently fixed light source, and parts thereof not elsewhere specified or included, lampposts and bases for lampposts, of aluminum. It's a 10-digit statistical line in Chapter 94: Furniture; bedding, mattresses, mattress supports, cushions and similar stuffed furnishings; lamps and lighting fittings, not elsewhere specified or included; illuminated signs, illuminated nameplates and the like; prefabricated buildings, Section XX: Miscellaneous Manufactured Articles, used by U.S. Customs and Border Protection to determine the duty rate at entry. 12 Chapter 99 tariff modifications currently stack on top of the base rate, and 18 active AD/CVD orders flag this code.
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Tariff modifications(12)
Chapter 99 overlays that stack on the base rate
| Code | Authority | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 9903.80.03 | section_232 | The duty provided in the applicable subheading + 25% |
| 9903.81.84 | section_232 | The duty provided in the applicable subheading + 25% |
| 9903.81.86 | section_232 | The duty provided in the applicable subheading + 25% |
| 9903.81.91 | section_232 | The duty provided in the applicable subheading + a duty of 50% upon the value of the steel content. |
| 9903.81.92 | section_232 | The duty provided in the applicable subheading. |
| 9903.81.98 | section_232 | The duty provided in the applicable subheading + 25% |
| 9903.85.01 | section_232 | The duty provided in the applicable subheading + 10% |
| 9903.85.08 | section_232 | The duty provided in the applicable subheading + a duty of 50% upon the value of the aluminum content. |
| 9903.85.09 | section_232 | The duty provided in the applicable subheading. |
| 9903.85.15 | section_232 | The duty provided in the applicable subheading + a duty of 25% upon the value of the aluminum content |
| 9903.85.68 | section_232 | The duty provided in the applicable subheading + 200% |
| 9903.85.70 | section_232 | The duty provided in the applicable subheading + 200% |
Potentially applicable AD/CVD orders(18)
Active orders that may apply to imports under this HTS code. HTS coverage is advisory — actual scope depends on each order's product description. Run the AD/CVD lookup → to check whether your specific shipment is in scope.
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Aluminum Extrusions from China (2024 Investigation)
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Recent CBP rulings(3)
Past CBP decisions classifying real products under this HTS code. Useful precedent when classifying a similar product — each ruling shows how CBP interpreted the code for a specific case.
The tariff classification of aluminum light poles from Canada
The tariff classification of a lamppost from China
The tariff classification of component parts of a portable worksite flood lighting equipment from United Kingdom
Source: CBP CROSS (view all rulings on rulings.cbp.gov →)
Frequently asked questions
What is HTS code 9405.99.40.20?
HTS 9405.99.40.20 is the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule classification for Luminaires and lighting fittings including searchlights and spotlights and parts thereof, not elsewhere specified or included; illuminated signs, illuminated nameplates and the like, having a permanently fixed light source, and parts thereof not elsewhere specified or included, lampposts and bases for lampposts, of aluminum. It belongs to Chapter 94 of the HTSUS.
What is the general duty rate for HTS 9405.99.40.20?
The general (Column 1) duty rate for HTS 9405.99.40.20 is 6%. This is the most-favored-nation (MFN) rate that applies to imports from World Trade Organization member countries.
Are there preferential or trade-program rates for HTS 9405.99.40.20?
Yes. Imports of HTS 9405.99.40.20 from countries party to a trade program (such as USMCA, KORUS, GSP, or the African Growth and Opportunity Act) may qualify for the special rate: Free (A,AU,BH,C,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG). Eligibility depends on rules of origin and certification.
What is the Column 2 (statutory) rate for HTS 9405.99.40.20?
The Column 2 rate for HTS 9405.99.40.20 is 45%. This rate applies to imports from countries that do not have normal trade relations with the United States (currently Cuba and North Korea).
Are there Section 301 or Section 232 tariffs on HTS 9405.99.40.20?
Yes — HTS 9405.99.40.20 is covered by section_232 provision 9903.80.03 (The duty provided in the applicable subheading + 25%). 11 additional overlays also touch this code. Open the code page for the full overlay stack with effective dates and country scopes.
Does HTS 9405.99.40.20 have any antidumping or countervailing duty (AD/CVD) orders?
Yes — 18 AD/CVD orders flag this code: A-549-847 (AD, Thailand), A-475-846 (AD, Italy), A-301-806 (AD, Colombia) plus 15 more. Open the code page for deposit rates, scope determinations, and the linked case lookups.
Trade programs(16)
Free Trade Agreement and special-program eligibility
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