Osram Powerstar HCI-T 250W Metal Halide Lamp from Canada
Compact 250W metal halide lamp designed for retail display and stage lighting, utilizing mercury and halide salts for bright, color-accurate illumination. Classified under HTS 8539.32.00.90 as 'other' metal halide discharge lamps excluding UV types. Ideal for applications requiring high color rendering index (CRI).
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
12.4%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• Provide ballast compatibility certificates as metal halide lamps require specific electronic ballasts
• Label wattage, color temperature (e.g
• 4000K), and CRI clearly for customs verification
• Avoid pitfall of bulk packaging without individual protections leading to damage claims