9405.61.60.00 - Other

This HTS category, 9405.61.60.00, specifically covers illuminated signs, illuminated nameplates, and similar articles that are designed for use solely with light-emitting diode (LED) light sources. These items feature permanently fixed light sources and are not elsewhere specified or included within the broader classification of lamps and lighting fittings. The defining characteristic is the exclusive reliance on LED technology for illumination.

Distinguishing this category from its sibling, "Of base metal," is the material composition. While the sibling category focuses on illuminated signs and the like constructed primarily from base metals, 9405.61.60.00 is not restricted by the primary material of construction. Instead, its defining feature is the specific type of light source employed – exclusively LEDs. Therefore, an illuminated sign made of plastic, wood, or a combination of materials, but exclusively using LEDs, would fall under this category, whereas a similar sign made predominantly of brass or aluminum with a non-LED light source would be classified under the base metal sibling.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS, there are no further subcategories. This means that any illuminated sign, illuminated nameplate, or similar item that meets the criteria of being designed solely for LED light sources and having a permanently fixed light source is classified directly under this code. Examples would include LED-powered retail signage, illuminated house numbers utilizing only LED technology, or decorative LED nameplates. The classification hinges entirely on the exclusive use of LED light sources and the absence of other lighting technologies.