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Osram HBO 50W Mercury Short Arc Lamp

A compact 50-watt mercury short-arc discharge lamp producing high-intensity ultraviolet and visible light for microscopy and spectroscopy. Used in scientific instruments requiring precise UV output, this lamp is designed for use in measuring, checking, or testing instruments of Chapter 90, and therefore falls under tariff item 8539.49.10.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN TariffSurtaxesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree—Free
🇲🇽MexicoFree—Free
🇺🇸United StatesFree—Free
🇩🇪GermanyFree—Free
🇯🇵JapanFree—Free

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8539.49.90Higher: 7.5% vs Free

If the lamp is used in applications outside of Chapter 90 instruments.

This is the sibling tariff item for other arc lamps not meeting the specific end-use criteria of 8539.49.10.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Provide evidence of the lamp's use in microscopy or spectroscopy instruments to support classification under 8539.49.10

• Keep technical datasheets and end-use certifications from the manufacturer

• Verify that the lamp is not intended for general illumination or other non-Chapter 90 applications

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