Philips Master PL-S 11W/827 Fluorescent Lamp from Japan
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 — 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
• 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