Ushio MVR700/ED37 Mercury Vapor Lamp from Japan
Ushio's 700-watt ED37 mercury vapor lamp with extended discharge tube for superior light distribution in gymnasiums and halls. Falls under HTS 8539.32.00.40 as a mercury vapor discharge lamp not for UV use. Features high color temperature for crisp illumination.
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
• Provide spectral analysis proving visible light dominance over UV to secure classification
• Adhere to IMDG code for sea transport of mercury lamps as Class 9 hazardous goods
• Batch test for vacuum integrity; leaks can result in hazardous waste determinations