Ceramic Metal Halide Lamp
Ceramic arc tube metal halide discharge lamps offer superior color rendering for retail and stage lighting. Falls under HTS 8539.39.90.00 as other discharge lamps not specified as ultraviolet.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If tungsten halogen type
Halogen incandescent lamps use different filament technology, under 8539.21.
If sold as complete ceiling fixtures
Assembled into finished luminaires for household use, shifts to Chapter 94.
If semiconductor photosensitive elements included
Lamps with integrated semiconductor light detection change material composition heading.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Certify ceramic construction to differentiate from quartz models if needed for valuation
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