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EarthTronics Electronic CFL Ballast for Compact Fluorescent Lamps from Japan

Compact electronic ballast for self-ballasted CFL discharge tubes in residential recessed lighting. Manages rapid start for compact fluorescent gas discharge, per HTS 8504.10.00.00. Energy-efficient with low standby power.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Separate CFL tubes from ballasts in shipments to avoid set classification

• Provide harmonic distortion specs below 20% for customs verification

• Label mercury content per EPA regulations for fluorescent products