Strobe Light Emergency Exit Sign

Self-contained LED strobe exit sign that flashes during power outages or emergencies for visual guidance. Classified in HTS 8531.80.90.51 as electric visual signaling for safety, battery-backed. Complies with NFPA 101 life safety codes.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

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

9405.42.60Higher: 41% vs 17.5%

If primarily decorative lighting without emergency signaling function

Non-signaling LED plastic signs for other uses fall under Chapter 94 lighting fittings.

8530.80.00.00Higher: 35% vs 17.5%

If fixed to vehicles rather than buildings

Vehicle electrical signaling lights like strobes go to 8530.

8531.80Same rate: 17.5%

If for aircraft-specific emergency signaling

Aviation visual signaling apparatus classified separately under 8531.80.10.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Require UL924 listing and provide photometrics data for brightness verification

Battery must be labeled with capacity; declare as 'visual only' to avoid audio misclassification

Check state-specific visibility requirements during import planning

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