Textile Screen Exposure Unit Lamp

A high-intensity metal halide lamp assembly for exposing photo-emulsion on textile printing screens, creating durable stencils. Calibrated spectrum for heading 8442 screen prep units, it ensures sharp edge definition. Replaceable bulb with reflector housing.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

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

9405.42.60.00Higher: 41% vs 17.5%

If general photographic exposure lamps

Lighting sets not machinery-specific classify in Chapter 94.

8539.52.00Lower: 12% vs 17.5%

If imported bulbs without housing

Fluorescent lamps by type, not end-use.

8443.91Same rate: 17.5%

If lamps for non-textile printers

Other printing machinery parts subheading.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include spectral output charts proving textile emulsion compatibility

Hazardous material declaration for mercury lamps required

Test ballast compatibility with machine voltage pre-import

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