Philips Master TL5 HO 54W/865 Fluorescent Tube from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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