9405.42.40.00 - Of brass

This HTS subcategory, 9405.42.40.00, specifically designates electric luminaires and lighting fittings, including searchlights and spotlights, as well as illuminated signs and nameplates, that are designed for use solely with Light-Emitting Diode (LED) light sources and are constructed from base metal, with a particular emphasis on those made of brass. This classification is reserved for lighting fixtures where brass is the primary or a significant base metal component.

It is crucial to distinguish this category from its sibling, 9405.42.60.00, which covers "Other" base metal electric luminaires designed for LED light sources but not specifically crafted from brass. While both fall under the broader umbrella of LED lighting fixtures made from base metal, the defining characteristic for 9405.42.40.00 is the explicit material composition of brass. This distinction ensures accurate tariff application based on the specific metallic content of the lighting apparatus.

As this is a leaf node, there are no further subcategories. Therefore, classification within this heading relies heavily on the material composition of the luminaire or illuminated sign, specifically identifying brass as a key constituent of the base metal construction. Examples falling under this code would include brass desk lamps, brass wall sconces, or brass illuminated signage where the LED light source is permanently integrated.