Carbon Arc Lamp
A traditional carbon arc lamp creates light by arcing electricity between carbon electrodes, producing an extremely bright white light. These lamps are classic arc lamps still used in specialty lighting applications such as searchlights and stage lighting. They fall under tariff item 8539.41.90 as arc lamps not elsewhere specified.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 7.5% | — | 7.5% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 7.5% | — | 7.5% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 7.5% | — | 7.5% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 7.5% | — | 7.5% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 7.5% | — | 7.5% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the carbon arc lamp is specifically designed for use in measuring, checking, or testing instruments of Chapter 90.
This sibling tariff item covers arc-lamps for use in measuring, checking, or testing instruments.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the carbon arc lamp is not for use in measuring, checking, or testing instruments of Chapter 90, which would fall under a different tariff item
• Verify the product is not a xenon arc-lamp or hollow-cathode lamp, as those are classified elsewhere
• Keep documentation showing the lamp's intended use to support classification
Related Products under Tariff item 8539.41.90
Ceramic Metal Halide Arc Lamp
A ceramic metal halide arc lamp uses a ceramic arc tube to contain the arc discharge, offering superior color consistency and longevity. These advanced arc lamps are used in architectural and retail display lighting. They are classified under tariff item 8539.41.90 as arc lamps not elsewhere specified.
Dental Operatory Xenon Arc Lamp
A dental operatory xenon arc lamp provides high-intensity, daylight-quality illumination for dental procedures. These xenon arc lamps are precision lighting devices used in medical settings. They fall under tariff item 8539.41.90 as arc lamps not elsewhere specified, unless specifically for use in measuring, checking, or testing instruments.
High-Pressure Xenon Arc Lamp
A high-pressure xenon arc lamp provides a continuous spectrum light ideal for solar simulation and microscopy. These lamps are distinguished by their short arc gap and high lumen output. They are classified under tariff item 8539.41.90 as arc lamps not elsewhere specified.
Laboratory Spectroscopy Arc Lamp
A laboratory spectroscopy arc lamp, typically xenon or deuterium, provides stable continuum and line spectra for analytical instruments. These precision arc lamps are used in spectroscopy and other laboratory analysis. They fall under tariff item 8539.41.90 as arc lamps not elsewhere specified.
Mercury Short Arc Lamp
A mercury short arc lamp generates high-intensity UV and visible light via an electrical arc discharge in mercury vapor. These lamps are commonly used in microscopy, spectroscopy, and semiconductor manufacturing. They are classified under tariff item 8539.41.90 as arc lamps not elsewhere specified.
Metal Halide Arc Lamp
A metal halide arc lamp produces high-intensity discharge light with excellent color rendering through metal halides vaporized in an arc. These lamps are used in sports stadium lighting and large projection systems. They fall under tariff item 8539.41.90 as arc lamps not elsewhere specified.