Fire Alarm Strobe Light Module from China
Replaceable xenon strobe module that produces high-intensity flashing light for fire alarm visual notification in commercial buildings. Falls under HTS 8531.90.90.01 as a part of fire alarm signaling apparatus (8531.80), providing the visual alert component. Excludes complete standalone indicators.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Obtain UL 1971 certification documentation for visual notification appliances to satisfy U.S. fire code compliance at entry
• Declare exact lumen output and flash rate to confirm it meets fire alarm visual signaling specs, avoiding shift to general lighting (9405)