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Portable Book Reading Light

Clip-on LED reading light with rechargeable battery for book reading in low light conditions. HTS 8513.10.40.00 covers this portable lamp designed to function by storage batteries.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China3.5%+12.5%16%
🇲🇽Mexico3.5%+10.0%13.5%
🇨🇦Canada3.5%+10.0%13.5%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

3926.90.99Higher: 25.3% vs 16%

If plastic clip housing without electronics

Plastic articles classification for incomplete assemblies.

8513.90.20.00Higher: 62.5% vs 16%

If imported as lamp bases/ housings only

Specific parts of portable lamps have dedicated subheading.

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The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

• Color temperature (Kelvin) and CRI specs help prove reading-optimized design

• Flexible neck mechanism documentation prevents parts classification

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