Philips HPL-N 400W/640 High Pressure Mercury Vapor Lamp

This is a 400-watt high-pressure mercury vapor discharge lamp with a clear tubular glass bulb, designed for industrial and street lighting applications. It produces bright white light through mercury vapor excitation under high voltage, falling under HTS 8539.32.00.40 as a mercury vapor lamp other than ultraviolet types. Commonly used in high-bay fixtures and older outdoor lighting systems.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China2.4%+35.0%37.4%
🇲🇽Mexico2.4%+10.0%12.4%
🇨🇦Canada2.4%+10.0%12.4%
🇩🇪Germany2.4%+10.0%12.4%
🇯🇵Japan2.4%+10.0%12.4%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8539.31.00Same rate: 37.4%

If primarily designed for ultraviolet output

Ultraviolet mercury lamps shift to 8539.31 due to specific UV wavelength emission, excluding general lighting mercury vapor types.

8539.22Lower: 12.6% vs 37.4%

If classified as a metal halide lamp variant

Presence of metal halides in addition to mercury changes classification to metal halide lamps under 8539.22.

9405.42.60Higher: 41% vs 37.4%

If imported pre-assembled into a complete lighting fixture

Assembled luminaires with mercury vapor lamps fall under Chapter 94 as finished lighting fittings rather than individual lamps.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify lamp specifications match mercury vapor classification; provide technical datasheets showing mercury fill and non-UV design to avoid misclassification

Check for hazardous material declarations due to mercury content; comply with EPA and TSCA regulations for import documentation

Ensure packaging prevents breakage, as damaged lamps may trigger waste classification issues under environmental laws

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