GE F32T8/SPX35/ECO 32W Fluorescent Bulb
Straight T8 fluorescent tube, 32 watts, soft white 3500K, hot cathode design with eco-friendly low-mercury formulation for commercial use. Classified in HTS 8539.31.00 for fluorescent hot cathode discharge lamps. Features rapid start technology relying on heated cathodes for instant ignition.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| ๐จ๐ณChina | 2.4% | +35.0% | 37.4% |
| ๐ฒ๐ฝMexico | 2.4% | +10.0% | 12.4% |
| ๐จ๐ฆCanada | 2.4% | +10.0% | 12.4% |
| ๐ฉ๐ชGermany | 2.4% | +10.0% | 12.4% |
| ๐ฏ๐ตJapan | 2.4% | +10.0% | 12.4% |
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If compact fluorescent lamp (CFL) design
Self-ballasted or compact fluorescent lamps with hot cathodes classify under 8539.22, separate from linear tubes.
If when imported with integrated ballast as power supply unit
Lamps with attached transformers or ballasts may classify as static converters under heading 8504.
If for ultraviolet fluorescent lamps
UV-emitting fluorescent lamps, even hot cathode, fall under 8539.50 regardless of cathode type.
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Import Tips & Compliance
โข Include Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) detailing mercury vapor content for customs clearance
โข Label packages with 'Fragile - Glass Tubes' and orientation arrows to minimize transit damage
โข Check for Energy Star certification if marketing for U.S. commercial rebates
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