Osram Powerstar HCI-T 250W Metal Halide Lamp from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
12.4%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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