Surgical Endoscope Fiberoptic Bulb from China
A low-voltage filament lamp with ultra-thin glass envelope (≤6.35 mm diameter) optimized for fiberoptic bundles in surgical endoscopes like laparoscopes. It delivers high-intensity light for minimally invasive procedures while maintaining compact dimensions. Meets HTS 8539.29.20.00 criteria for surgical instrument lamps.
Duty Rate — China → United States
22.7%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 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(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Import Tips
• Include technical specs confirming voltage ≤100 V and envelope dimensions in commercial invoice
• Label as 'for surgical instruments only' to support classification and avoid general lighting tariffs
• Watch for misclassification as motor vehicle lamps if packaging resembles automotive bulbs