Rare Earth Naphthenate Lamp Additive from Japan
Cerium/lanthanum naphthenates dope high-intensity discharge lamps for improved color rendering and efficiency. Water-insoluble salts under HTS 3824.99.7550 as other naphthenic preparations. Used in metal halide and sodium vapor lighting.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
13.7%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• ICP-OES for rare earth assay; conflict minerals reporting
• RoHS exemption certs for lighting; not 2846 phosphors
• China origin quotas affect pricing