Philips Master PL-S 11W/827 Fluorescent Lamp from Canada
This compact fluorescent lamp (CFL) features a single plug-in G23 base and hot cathode operation, producing 900 lumens at 2700K color temperature for warm white light. It falls under HTS 8539.31.0050 as a fluorescent hot cathode discharge lamp with a single plug-in base, designed for efficient replacement of incandescent bulbs in downlights and sconces.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
12.4%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.93, articles the product of Canada, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Verify the lamp has a genuine single plug-in base (e.g
• G23) and meets energy efficiency standards like ENERGY STAR; obtain manufacturer specs confirming hot cathode fluorescent type
• Common pitfall: misclassifying as mercury vapor lamps without UV exclusion documentation