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Fire Alarm Strobe Light Module from Germany

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 — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

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)