9405.29.40 - Of brass

This HTS category, 9405.29.40, specifically classifies electric table, desk, bedside, or floor-standing luminaires that are constructed primarily of base metal, with a particular emphasis on those made from brass. These lighting fixtures are designed for domestic or personal use, intended to provide illumination in a localized area, such as on a desk for work, a bedside table for reading, or as a floor-standing unit in a living space. The defining characteristic for this subcategory is the material composition, requiring brass as a primary constituent in its construction.

This classification is distinguished from its sibling category, 9405.29.60 "Other," which would encompass electric table, desk, bedside, or floor-standing luminaires of base metal that are not predominantly made of brass. Therefore, any base metal luminaire falling under 9405.29.40 must meet the specific material requirement of being composed of brass.

Within this category, further subdivisions are provided to refine the classification based on the intended use of the luminaire. Subcategory 9405.29.40.10 is reserved for "Household" luminaires, indicating items primarily intended for use within a residential setting. Conversely, 9405.29.40.20, labeled as "Other," captures brass luminaires of this type that are not exclusively for household use, potentially including those for commercial or institutional settings.