9405.92.00.00 - Of plastics

This HTS category, 9405.92.00.00, specifically covers parts for lamps and lighting fittings, as well as illuminated signs, that are manufactured from plastics. This designation includes components such as shades, bases, frames, diffusers, and housings made predominantly of plastic materials, which are integral to the assembly or functioning of lighting fixtures and illuminated signage not elsewhere specified. The plastic construction is the defining characteristic for classification within this subcategory.

It is crucial to distinguish this category from its sibling, 9405.91, which pertains to parts of glass. While both are parts of lighting or illuminated signs, the material composition dictates the classification. Therefore, any part that is not primarily made of glass, but rather of plastic, will fall under 9405.92.00.00. This ensures accurate tariff application based on the dominant material used in the part.

As this is a leaf node within the HTS, there are no further subcategories. The classification is directly determined by the material of the part. For practical classification, importers should consider the principal material of the part; if the part is predominantly plastic, it is classified here, provided it is a component of a luminaire, lighting fitting, or illuminated sign.