GE F32T8/SPX35/ECO 32W Fluorescent Bulb from Japan
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.
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
• Include Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) detailing mercury vapor content for customs clearance
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