Commercial Electric Cafe String Filament Lights from Japan
Heavy-duty cafe-style string with S14 filament bulbs, total 100W at 120V for restaurant patios. Designed as decorative filament lamps under HTS 8539.22.80.30 due to aesthetic filament exposure and power limits. Weather-resistant for extended outdoor use.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Calculate and declare total strand wattage, not per-bulb, for multi-lamp decorative strings
• IP65 weatherproof ratings should be documented to support commercial decorative claims
• Distinguish from stage lighting by marketing as ambient/decorative, not performance-focused