Philips Advance Mark III Electronic HID Ballast
This electronic ballast is designed specifically for high-intensity discharge (HID) lamps such as metal halide and high-pressure sodium lamps used in industrial and commercial lighting. It regulates the voltage and current to start and operate discharge lamps efficiently, falling under HTS 8504.10.00.00 as a ballast for discharge lamps or tubes. It features instant restrike capability and low harmonic distortion.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If designed for LED drivers rather than discharge lamps
LED drivers are classified as static converters under 8504.40, not dedicated discharge lamp ballasts
If imported as part of a complete lighting fixture assembly
Parts of lighting sets fall under 8504.90 as inductor parts, not standalone ballasts
If permanently integrated into a retail lighting fixture
Complete lighting fixtures with built-in ballasts are classified by end-use under Chapter 94
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify ballast compatibility with specific lamp wattage and voltage to ensure classification remains under 8504.10; mismatched units may be reclassified as general converters
• Include technical datasheets showing current/voltage regulation for discharge lamps in documentation to prove HTS compliance and avoid customs delays
• Check for FCC certification as electromagnetic ballasts can interfere with radio frequencies; non-compliant units face detention
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