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Philips Master TL-D 36W/840 Fluorescent Tube from China

A straight fluorescent hot cathode discharge lamp measuring 1.2 meters in length with a power rating of 36W, featuring a 4000K cool white color temperature. It falls under HTS 8539.31.00.40 as it precisely matches the criteria for fluorescent lamps over 30W but not exceeding 40W in this size. Commonly used in commercial office lighting fixtures.

Duty Rate — China → United States

37.4%

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
9903.88.0325%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)

Import Tips

Verify exact length (1.2m) and wattage (30-40W range) via manufacturer specs to confirm HTS classification; slight deviations shift to adjacent subheadings

Include RoHS compliance certification and energy efficiency labels in documentation, as required for EU-sourced fluorescent lamps entering the US

Avoid common pitfalls like misdeclaring as LED equivalents (HTS 8539.5x), which have different duty rates and regulations