Philips Ceramic Metal Halide Retrofit Sodium Lamp from United States
A 250W sodium vapor lamp with ceramic arc tube technology, marketed as a retrofit for metal halide applications. Despite the hybrid name, the primary discharge is sodium vapor, which determines classification under 8539.32.90. It is used in retail and warehouse lighting for improved color rendering.
Duty Rate — United States → Canada
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Consumer Products Safety · May be required · on some HTS numbers under this code
May require HC Consumer Products Safety depending on intended use (HC21) and Canadian product category (HC29, HC30, HC31, HC32, HC33, HC34, HC35, HC36, HC37); or intended use (HC22, HC23, HC24, HC26, HC27) and Canadian product category (HC37), and on the full 10-digit classification number (only some numbers under this code are listed). Matching criteria: Equal To 8539329010; Equal To 8539329020; Equal To 8539329030; Equal To 8539329010; Equal To 8539329020; Equal To 8539329030. Logic: MATCH IF (Valid HS Code) AND (Intended Use Code) AND (Valid Canadian Product Category).
CBSA Single Window matching criteria, unknown
Import Tips
• Confirm with the manufacturer that the lamp's primary discharge is sodium vapor, as this determines classification under 8539.32.90 rather than metal halide subheadings
• Include technical documentation in your import file to support the classification
• Verify whether the lamp qualifies for reduced duty under a free trade agreement by checking the country of origin