Mercury Short Arc Lamp from China
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.
Duty Rate — China → Canada
7.5%
Import Tips
• Verify the lamp is not a hollow-cathode lamp or for use in measuring, checking, or testing instruments of Chapter 90
• Provide CBSA with the lamp's technical specifications, including wattage and spectral output
• Ensure the product is not a xenon arc-lamp, which would be classified elsewhere