9405.69.20.00Illuminated signs, illuminated name-plates and the like, of brass
Also written 9405692000 and 9405.69.2000
HTS Code 9405.69.20.00 covers any article best defined as Miscellaneous Manufactured ArticlesFurniture; bedding, mattresses, mattress supports, cushions and similar stuffed furnishings; lamps and lighting fittings, not elsewhere specified or included; illuminated sign illuminated nameplates and the like; prefabricated buildingsLuminaires 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:Illuminated signs, illuminated name-plates and the like:Other:Of base metal:Of brass in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
As of Nov 8, 2026, US imports of illuminated signs, illuminated name-plates and the like, of brass (HTS 9405.69.20.00) from China pay 43.2% in duties: the 5.7% base rate plus Section 301 – China (25%) and Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
From China, the total duty on 9405.69.20.00 last changed on Jul 24, 2026, from 40.7% to 43.2%. It has changed 2 times since Nov 17, 2025.
Estimated Duty on 9405.69.20.00
$10,000.00 by ocean, entered Nov 8, 2026
- Total duty
- 43.2%
- $4,320.00 on this shipment
- Fees
- 0.47%
- MPF + HMF · $47.14
- Duty + fees
- 43.67%
- Payable to CBP
- Landed cost
- $14,367.14
- On $10,000.00 customs value
- Base duty5.7%
- Section 301 – China25%
- Section 301 – Forced Labor12.5%
- Customs fees0.47%
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Base Duty Rates for 9405.69.20.00
From the Harmonized Tariff Schedule
- General Rate of Duty
- 5.7%
- Special Rate of Duty
- Free
- AAUBHCCLCODEILJOKRMAOMPPAPESSG
- Column 2 (Non-NTR)
- 45%
- Units of Quantity
- No.
- China43.2%
- Mexico15.7%
- Canada15.7%
- Vietnam18.2%
- Germany10%
Tariff updates
Recent US tariff actions that name 9405.69.20.00 or its heading.
- Jul 23, 2026 · PublishedUS imposes 50% Section 338 duty on certain Canadian products over alcohol bans
- Jul 21, 2026 · CBP guidanceUSTR imposes 25% Section 301 tariff on goods of Brazil, with exemptions, from July 22, 2026
Duty History for HTS 9405.69.20.00
From China, the total duty on HTS 9405.69.20.00 is 43.2% as of Nov 8, 2026, down from 50.7% on Nov 17, 2025. It fell to 40.7% on Feb 24, 2026 and rose to 43.2% on Jul 24, 2026.
Changes from China
40.7% → 43.2%
Now applies: Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%), 9903.05.31
No longer applies: Section 122 – Balance of Payments Surcharge (10%), 9903.03.01
Source: USTR, Notice of Actions in Section 301 Investigations (forced labor), 91 FR 47318
50.7% → 40.7%
Now applies: Section 122 – Balance of Payments Surcharge (10%), 9903.03.01
No longer applies: IEEPA – China and Hong Kong (Fentanyl) (10%), 9903.01.24; IEEPA – Reciprocal Tariffs (10%), 9903.01.25
Source: Proclamation 11012
By Country of Origin
| Country of origin | Nov 17, 2025 | Nov 8, 2026 | Changes | Last change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| China | 50.7% | 43.2% | 2 | Jul 24, 2026: 40.7% → 43.2% |
| Mexico | 30.7% | 15.7% | 1 | Feb 24, 2026: 30.7% → 15.7% |
| Canada | 40.7% | 15.7% | 1 | Feb 24, 2026: 40.7% → 15.7% |
| Vietnam | 25.7% | 18.2% | 2 | Jul 24, 2026: 15.7% → 18.2% |
| Germany | 15% | 10% | 2 | Jul 24, 2026: 15.7% → 10% |
| Japan | 15% | 12.5% | 2 | Jul 24, 2026: 15.7% → 12.5% |
| South Korea | 15% | 12.5% | 2 | Jul 24, 2026: 15.7% → 12.5% |
| Taiwan | 25.7% | 10% | 2 | Jul 24, 2026: 15.7% → 10% |
| India | 55.7% | 15.7% | 2 | Feb 24, 2026: 30.7% → 15.7% |
| Ireland | 15% | 10% | 2 | Jul 24, 2026: 15.7% → 10% |
Total duty on goods entered on each date at the general rate, before customs fees (MPF, HMF) and any antidumping or countervailing duties, from the same tariff data as the duty calculator. History starts on Nov 17, 2025, the first date our tariff data is verified for. Changes that only swapped one tariff for another at the same rate are listed but don't count toward the totals' changes.
Top Origins: Countries the US Imports HTS 9405.69.20.00 From
In 2025 the US imported $1M of illuminated signs, illuminated name-plates and the like, of brass (HTS 9405.69.20.00), up 281% on 2024, mostly from China (74%), India (7%) and Belgium (6%). Each country's total duty today is shown beside its imports.
| Country of origin | US imports, 2025 | Share | vs 2024 | Total duty today |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| China | $750K | 74% | 772% | 43.2%12.5% with Agreement on Trade in Civil Aircraft |
| India | $69K | 7% | 360% | 15.7%10% with Agreement on Trade in Civil Aircraft |
| Belgium | $58K | 6% | 71% | 10% |
| United Kingdom | $49K | 5% | 29% | 15.7%10% with Agreement on Trade in Civil Aircraft |
| France | $29K | 3% | 2800% | 10% |
| Austria | $12K | 1% | 140% | 10% |
| Germany | $11K | 1% | 1000% | 10% |
| Italy | $9K | 1% | 59% | 10% |
| Turkey | $7K | 1% | 250% | 18.2%12.5% with Agreement on Trade in Civil Aircraft |
| South Korea | $6K | 1% | 25% | 12.5% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, general imports. Duty on a $10,000 ocean shipment entered today, before customs fees. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.
US Import Duty on HTS 9405.69.20.00 by Country of Origin
As of Nov 8, 2026, US imports of illuminated signs, illuminated name-plates and the like, of brass (HTS 9405.69.20.00) from China pay 43.2% in duties: the 5.7% base rate plus Section 301 – China (25%) and Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%). Of the 20 largest sources of US imports, the lowest total is 10%, from Germany, Taiwan and 3 more.
| Country of origin | Base rate | Additional tariffs | Total duty |
|---|---|---|---|
| China | 5.7% |
| 43.2%12.5% with Agreement on Trade in Civil Aircraft |
| Mexico | 5.7% |
| 15.7%0% with USMCA |
| Canada | 5.7% |
| 15.7%0% with USMCA |
| Vietnam | 5.7% |
| 18.2%12.5% with Agreement on Trade in Civil Aircraft |
| Germany | 5.7% |
| 10% |
| Japan | 5.7% |
| 12.5% |
| South Korea | 5.7% |
| 12.5% |
| Taiwan | 5.7% |
| 10% |
| India | 5.7% |
| 15.7%10% with Agreement on Trade in Civil Aircraft |
| Ireland | 5.7% |
| 10% |
| Italy | 5.7% |
| 10% |
| Switzerland | 5.7% |
| 12.5% |
| Thailand | 5.7% |
| 18.2%12.5% with Agreement on Trade in Civil Aircraft |
| Malaysia | 5.7% |
| 15.7%10% with Agreement on Trade in Civil Aircraft |
| United Kingdom | 5.7% |
| 15.7%10% with Agreement on Trade in Civil Aircraft |
| France | 5.7% |
| 10% |
| Indonesia | 5.7% |
| 15.7%10% with Agreement on Trade in Civil Aircraft |
| Brazil | 5.7% |
| 43.2%37.5% with Agreement on Trade in Civil Aircraft |
| Bangladesh | 5.7% |
| 15.7%10% with Agreement on Trade in Civil Aircraft |
| Cambodia | 5.7% |
| 15.7%10% with Agreement on Trade in Civil Aircraft |
Duty from each country, in words
- As of Nov 8, 2026, US imports of illuminated signs, illuminated name-plates and the like, of brass (HTS 9405.69.20.00) from China pay 43.2% in duties: the 5.7% base rate plus Section 301 – China (25%) and Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%). With Agreement on Trade in Civil Aircraft, qualifying goods pay 12.5%.
- As of Nov 8, 2026, US imports of illuminated signs, illuminated name-plates and the like, of brass (HTS 9405.69.20.00) from Mexico pay 15.7% in duties: the 5.7% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%). With USMCA, qualifying goods pay 0%.
- As of Nov 8, 2026, US imports of illuminated signs, illuminated name-plates and the like, of brass (HTS 9405.69.20.00) from Canada pay 15.7% in duties: the 5.7% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%). With USMCA, qualifying goods pay 0%.
- As of Nov 8, 2026, US imports of illuminated signs, illuminated name-plates and the like, of brass (HTS 9405.69.20.00) from Vietnam pay 18.2% in duties: the 5.7% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%). With Agreement on Trade in Civil Aircraft, qualifying goods pay 12.5%.
- As of Nov 8, 2026, US imports of illuminated signs, illuminated name-plates and the like, of brass (HTS 9405.69.20.00) from Germany pay 10% in duties: the 5.7% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (4.3%).
- As of Nov 8, 2026, US imports of illuminated signs, illuminated name-plates and the like, of brass (HTS 9405.69.20.00) from Japan pay 12.5% in duties: the 5.7% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (6.8%).
- As of Nov 8, 2026, US imports of illuminated signs, illuminated name-plates and the like, of brass (HTS 9405.69.20.00) from South Korea pay 12.5% in duties: the 5.7% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (6.8%).
- As of Nov 8, 2026, US imports of illuminated signs, illuminated name-plates and the like, of brass (HTS 9405.69.20.00) from Taiwan pay 10% in duties: the 5.7% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (4.3%).
- As of Nov 8, 2026, US imports of illuminated signs, illuminated name-plates and the like, of brass (HTS 9405.69.20.00) from India pay 15.7% in duties: the 5.7% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%). With Agreement on Trade in Civil Aircraft, qualifying goods pay 10%.
- As of Nov 8, 2026, US imports of illuminated signs, illuminated name-plates and the like, of brass (HTS 9405.69.20.00) from Ireland pay 10% in duties: the 5.7% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (4.3%).
- As of Nov 8, 2026, US imports of illuminated signs, illuminated name-plates and the like, of brass (HTS 9405.69.20.00) from Italy pay 10% in duties: the 5.7% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (4.3%).
- As of Nov 8, 2026, US imports of illuminated signs, illuminated name-plates and the like, of brass (HTS 9405.69.20.00) from Switzerland pay 12.5% in duties: the 5.7% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (6.8%).
- As of Nov 8, 2026, US imports of illuminated signs, illuminated name-plates and the like, of brass (HTS 9405.69.20.00) from Thailand pay 18.2% in duties: the 5.7% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%). With Agreement on Trade in Civil Aircraft, qualifying goods pay 12.5%.
- As of Nov 8, 2026, US imports of illuminated signs, illuminated name-plates and the like, of brass (HTS 9405.69.20.00) from Malaysia pay 15.7% in duties: the 5.7% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%). With Agreement on Trade in Civil Aircraft, qualifying goods pay 10%.
- As of Nov 8, 2026, US imports of illuminated signs, illuminated name-plates and the like, of brass (HTS 9405.69.20.00) from United Kingdom pay 15.7% in duties: the 5.7% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%). With Agreement on Trade in Civil Aircraft, qualifying goods pay 10%.
- As of Nov 8, 2026, US imports of illuminated signs, illuminated name-plates and the like, of brass (HTS 9405.69.20.00) from France pay 10% in duties: the 5.7% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (4.3%).
- As of Nov 8, 2026, US imports of illuminated signs, illuminated name-plates and the like, of brass (HTS 9405.69.20.00) from Indonesia pay 15.7% in duties: the 5.7% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%). With Agreement on Trade in Civil Aircraft, qualifying goods pay 10%.
- As of Nov 8, 2026, US imports of illuminated signs, illuminated name-plates and the like, of brass (HTS 9405.69.20.00) from Brazil pay 43.2% in duties: the 5.7% base rate plus Section 301 – Brazil (25%) and Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%). With Agreement on Trade in Civil Aircraft, qualifying goods pay 37.5%.
- As of Nov 8, 2026, US imports of illuminated signs, illuminated name-plates and the like, of brass (HTS 9405.69.20.00) from Bangladesh pay 15.7% in duties: the 5.7% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%). With Agreement on Trade in Civil Aircraft, qualifying goods pay 10%.
- As of Nov 8, 2026, US imports of illuminated signs, illuminated name-plates and the like, of brass (HTS 9405.69.20.00) from Cambodia pay 15.7% in duties: the 5.7% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%). With Agreement on Trade in Civil Aircraft, qualifying goods pay 10%.
Duties on goods entered Nov 8, 2026 at the general rate (Column 2 where it applies), with tariff data verified through 2026 HTS Revision 20. Totals are before customs fees (MPF, HMF) and any antidumping or countervailing duties (AD/CVD); with a free account, the calculator checks the AD/CVD cases that may cover your import. Some tariffs and exemptions depend on details such as metal content or end use, which the calculator asks about. See US tariffs for every country.
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Relevant HTS Notes
Official USITC notes that may affect classification under HTS 9405.69.20.00.
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What does HTS code 9405.69.20.00 cover?
HTS code 9405.69.20.00 covers illuminated signs, illuminated name-plates and the like, of brass (Of brass), classified under Chapter 94 (Furniture; bedding, mattresses, mattress supports, cushions and similar stuffed furnishings; lamps and lighting fittings, not elsewhere specified or included; illuminated sign illuminated nameplates and the like; prefabricated buildings) in the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule. The general duty rate is 5.7%.
What is the duty rate for HTS 9405.69.20.00?
The general (Column 1) rate of duty for HTS 9405.69.20.00 is 5.7%. Goods that qualify for a trade program can enter at the special rate: Free (A,AU,BH,C,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG). The Column 2 rate, for countries without normal trade relations, is 45%. Additional Chapter 99 tariffs, such as Section 301 and Section 232, can apply on top depending on the country of origin.
What is the US tariff on illuminated signs, illuminated name-plates and the like, of brass (HTS 9405.69.20.00) from China?
As of Nov 8, 2026, US imports of illuminated signs, illuminated name-plates and the like, of brass (HTS 9405.69.20.00) from China pay 43.2% in duties: the 5.7% base rate plus Section 301 – China (25%) and Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).
Has the US duty on HTS 9405.69.20.00 from China changed?
From China, the total duty on HTS 9405.69.20.00 is 43.2% as of Nov 8, 2026, down from 50.7% on Nov 17, 2025. It fell to 40.7% on Feb 24, 2026 and rose to 43.2% on Jul 24, 2026. On Jul 24, 2026, Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%) started to apply and Section 122 – Balance of Payments Surcharge (10%) stopped applying.
What is the US tariff on illuminated signs, illuminated name-plates and the like, of brass (HTS 9405.69.20.00) from Vietnam?
As of Nov 8, 2026, US imports of illuminated signs, illuminated name-plates and the like, of brass (HTS 9405.69.20.00) from Vietnam pay 18.2% in duties: the 5.7% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%). Goods that qualify for Agreement on Trade in Civil Aircraft pay 12.5%.
What is the US tariff on illuminated signs, illuminated name-plates and the like, of brass (HTS 9405.69.20.00) from Mexico?
As of Nov 8, 2026, US imports of illuminated signs, illuminated name-plates and the like, of brass (HTS 9405.69.20.00) from Mexico pay 15.7% in duties: the 5.7% base rate plus Section 301 – Forced Labor (10%). Goods that qualify for USMCA pay 0%.
Where does the US import HTS 9405.69.20.00 from?
In 2025 the US imported $1M of illuminated signs, illuminated name-plates and the like, of brass under HTS 9405.69.20.00, mostly from China (74%), India (7%) and Belgium (6%), according to U.S. Census Bureau import data.
Which country has the lowest US duty on HTS 9405.69.20.00?
Of the 20 largest sources of US imports, the lowest total duty on HTS 9405.69.20.00 is 10%, from Germany, Taiwan and 3 more, as of the tariffs in effect on 2026-11-08.
Primary Sources
The official documents behind the rates and tariffs on this page. Duties are worked out from them as of Revision 20 (2026); check the legal text before you file.
- USITCHarmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States: 9405.69.20.00, Revision 20 (2026)
- USITCHTS Chapter 94, with its notes (PDF)
- Federal RegisterSection 301 – Forced Labor (9903.05.31 and 17 more): USTR, Notice of Actions in Section 301 Investigations (forced labor), 91 FR 47318
- Federal RegisterSection 301 – Brazil (9903.05.01): USTR notice, Notice of Action: Section 301 Investigation of Brazil's Acts, Policies, and Practices, 91 FR 45516 (FR Doc. 2026-14542)
- CBPCROSS classification rulings for 9405.69.20.00
- U.S. Census BureauU.S. general imports by HTS code and country