Advance Transformer IMH-120-240DM Electronic Metal Halide Ballast from Germany
An electronic ballast designed to regulate power for metal halide discharge lamps, commonly used in high-bay commercial lighting such as gymnasiums and parking lots. It provides precise voltage and current control to initiate and stabilize the gas discharge within the lamp, which is the defining function of a ballast for discharge lamps under tariff item 8504.10.00.
Duty Rate — Germany → Canada
Import Tips
• Ensure the ballast is correctly declared as a ballast for discharge lamps, not as a general transformer, to avoid classification disputes
• Verify that the product meets Canadian electrical safety standards (CSA or equivalent) before importation
• Keep technical documentation, such as wiring diagrams and specifications, available for CBSA officers if requested