9405.19.40 - Of brass

This HTS category, 9405.19.40, specifically classifies chandeliers and other electric ceiling or wall lighting fittings that are predominantly constructed from brass. This encompasses a range of decorative and functional lighting fixtures intended for installation on ceilings or walls within various settings, excluding those designed for public outdoor spaces. The defining characteristic for inclusion here is the primary material composition – brass.

It is crucial to distinguish this subcategory from its sibling, 9405.19.60, also under "Of base metal." While both pertain to base metal lighting fittings, 9405.19.40 is exclusively for those where brass is the principal material. Other base metals, such as iron, steel, aluminum, or copper alloys not predominantly brass, would fall under the "Other" sibling category. Therefore, the assessment hinges on the material composition of the fixture's main structural components.

Within the 9405.19.40 classification, further subdivisions exist to refine the classification based on the intended end-use of the brass lighting fitting. The subcategories are 9405.19.40.10 for "Household" use, which includes fittings designed for residential interiors, and 9405.19.40.20 for "Other" applications. This distinction allows for more precise tracking and tariff application based on whether the brass fixture is destined for a home environment or other commercial, industrial, or public spaces that are not considered public thoroughfares.