Osram QTi DALI Electronic Ballast for T5 Fluorescent Tubes
An electronic ballast with a DALI dimming interface, designed for T5 fluorescent tubes in commercial settings. It regulates the high-voltage start and low-frequency operation of the gaseous discharge, making it a ballast for discharge lamps under tariff item 8504.10.00. The dimming capability does not alter its primary function.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the ballast is imported with a programmable control unit for dimming
A control unit that manages multiple ballasts may be classified as an apparatus for electric control, not as a ballast.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm that the DALI control interface complies with Canadian standards for lighting controls
• Provide detailed technical specifications to CBSA to demonstrate the ballast's function
• If the ballast is imported with a control system, ensure the system is classified separately if it is not an integral part of the ballast
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