Industrial Fluorescent Status Indicator Panel
A rugged industrial status indicator panel that displays machine operational states using multiple fluorescent tubes. Designed for manufacturing environments, it provides bright and reliable visual signalling of equipment status. This product falls under tariff item 8531.80.00 as electric visual signalling apparatus.
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 |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If imported as individual fluorescent tubes without the panel housing
Fluorescent lamps are classified in heading 85.39, not as signalling apparatus.
If the panel includes switching or control functions beyond indication
Control panels for electric distribution or control are classified in heading 85.37.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the panel is presented as a complete signalling apparatus, not as a collection of individual fluorescent tubes, which would be classified under 8539
• Provide CBSA with specifications showing the panel's signalling function in industrial control
• Verify if the goods are subject to any Canadian electrical safety standards, such as CSA certification
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