Philips Master TL5 HO 54W/865 Fluorescent Tube from Germany
A high-output linear fluorescent lamp with hot cathode technology, 54 watts, 6500K color temperature, designed for professional lighting in offices and retail spaces. It falls under HTS 8539.31.00 as a fluorescent hot cathode discharge lamp, excluding ultraviolet types. The tubular design and mercury vapor operation with cathode filament distinguish it from LED or arc lamps.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Verify RoHS compliance and declare mercury content accurately on import documentation to avoid EPA scrutiny
• Use ISPM-15 certified packaging for tubular lamps to prevent breakage during shipping
• Confirm hot cathode specification matches subheading; cold cathode variants classify under 8539.32