9405.69.20.00 - Of brass

This HTS category, 9405.69.20.00, specifically classifies illuminated signs, illuminated nameplates, and similar items that are constructed from brass and possess a permanently fixed light source. These items are designed for display and illumination, acting as markers, advertisements, or decorative elements. The key defining characteristic for this classification is the primary material of construction, which must be brass.

Within the broader category of "Other" illuminated signs of base metal, this subheading distinguishes itself from its sibling, 9405.69.40.00 ("Other"), by its specific material composition. While the sibling category encompasses illuminated signs made from other base metals (such as iron, steel, aluminum, copper, etc.), this subheading is exclusively for those fabricated from brass, highlighting a precise material distinction for customs purposes.

As a leaf node, this category does not have further subcategories. Therefore, the classification relies solely on identifying illuminated signs or nameplates of base metal that are explicitly made of brass and feature an integrated, non-replaceable light source. Examples include brass illuminated business signs, brass decorative illuminated plaques, or brass wayfinding signage with built-in lighting.