Sylvania Mercury Vapor BT56 175W Lamp from Germany
Sylvania's BT56 base 175-watt mercury vapor lamp, a high-pressure discharge type for street and security lighting with clear glass envelope. Classified in HTS 8539.32.00.40 for mercury vapor technology excluding UV applications. Known for reliability in outdoor environments.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Confirm ANSI code compliance (e.g
• H38) in invoices to support correct subheading
• Register for TSCA mercury import certification if exceeding thresholds
• Inspect for base integrity pre-shipment; mismatches lead to reclassification as parts