App-Controlled Smart Christmas Light String
An app-controlled smart Christmas light string with 50 LEDs, featuring Bluetooth/WiFi connectivity for customizable colors and patterns via a smartphone app. As a lighting string of a kind used for Christmas trees, it falls under tariff item 9405.39.00, covering other such lighting strings with advanced features.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 7% | — | 7% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 7% | — | 7% |
| 🇺🇸United States | 7% | — | 7% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 7% | — | 7% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 7% | — | 7% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the product is primarily a communication device with lighting functions
If the WiFi/Bluetooth capability is the principal function, it may be classified as a communication apparatus.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify that the wireless features comply with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) regulations for radio equipment
• Ensure the product is clearly marked as a Christmas lighting string to avoid classification as a general smart lighting device
• Keep the app and firmware documentation available for CBSA review if requested
Related Products under Tariff item 9405.39.00
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A series-wired set of 100 miniature incandescent bulbs on green wire, standard for Christmas tree illumination. The permanently fixed bulbs and Christmas tree design classify it under tariff item 9405.39.00 as 'other' lighting strings.
Battery-Operated Mini Christmas Light String
A battery-operated mini Christmas light string with 20 micro LEDs on a flexible wire, designed for small Christmas trees or wreaths and powered by a portable battery box. As a lighting string of a kind used for Christmas trees, it is classified under tariff item 9405.39.00, covering other such lighting strings that are cordless.
Clear Miniature Series Replacement Christmas Light Set
A pre-wired set of 75 clear miniature incandescent bulbs in series for replacing sections on Christmas trees. The permanently fixed bulbs and Christmas tree use place it under tariff item 9405.39.00 as 'other' lighting strings.
Color-Changing RGB Christmas Light String
A color-changing RGB Christmas light string with 60 bulbs and a remote control for dynamic color cycling, designed for Christmas trees. As a lighting string of a kind used for Christmas trees, it falls under tariff item 9405.39.00, covering other such lighting strings with feature-rich capabilities.
Color-Changing RGB Christmas Tree Light String
A 50-foot RGB LED light string with 150 color-changing bulbs and a remote control, designed for outlining Christmas trees. The permanently fixed LED light sources and dedicated Christmas tree application place it under tariff item 9405.39.00 as 'other' lighting strings of a kind used for Christmas trees.
Commercial-Grade Christmas Light String
A commercial-grade Christmas light string with 1000 mini LED bulbs, heavy-duty wiring, and reinforced connectors, designed for large commercial Christmas trees. As a lighting string of a kind used for Christmas trees, it is classified under tariff item 9405.39.00, covering other such lighting strings of industrial strength.