Handheld UV Blacklight Flashlight from Japan
Portable UV LED flashlight emitting 365nm wavelength powered by AAA batteries for detecting stains and authentication. Falls under HTS 8513.10.40.00 as portable electric lamp regardless of UV spectrum.
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
• Wavelength certification prevents classification as measuring instrument
• Include safety warnings for UV exposure in user documentation
• Pure illumination function key vs. scientific instrument claims