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SITCSection 8
U.S. imports of illuminated signs, illuminated nameplates & similar articles (SITC 81320) totaled $12.4M in April 2026, traded with 57 countries.
Importers of Illuminated Signs, Illuminated Nameplates & Similar Articles paid $1.8M in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 26% on $6.7M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: April 2026 dataLED-backlit channel letters, neon signs, and illuminated nameplates used in retail, hospitality, and commercial branding fall under this heading, which sits at the intersection of the lighting and signage industries. Chinese-origin illuminated signs have faced Section 301 tariff exposure, making supplier diversification and first-sale valuation strategies relevant considerations for large-volume importers. Classification turns on whether the article's primary function is to convey a message or brand identity (illuminated sign) versus to provide general illumination (lighting fitting) — a distinction CBP has addressed in multiple rulings.
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CBP generally classifies an article as an illuminated sign when its primary purpose is to display text, a logo, or a symbol for identification or advertising. Decorative light fixtures that happen to spell out words may still be classified as lighting fittings if their dominant commercial function is ambient illumination rather than signage. Product marketing materials, invoices, and technical specs are all relevant evidence.
Yes — the tariff classification is determined by the nature of the article, not whether it was custom-made. A custom LED channel-letter sign and a stock illuminated nameplate in the same heading carry the same base duty rate and any applicable trade-remedy tariffs, regardless of the bespoke nature of the order.
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