Philips Advance Mark III Electronic HID Ballast from Mexico
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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Import Tips
• 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