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.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China2.4%+35.0%37.4%
🇲🇽Mexico2.4%+10.0%12.4%
🇨🇦Canada2.4%+10.0%12.4%
🇩🇪Germany2.4%+10.0%12.4%
🇯🇵Japan2.4%+10.0%12.4%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

8539.21.20Lower: 35% vs 37.4%

If tungsten halogen type

Halogen incandescent lamps use different filament technology, under 8539.21.

9405Lower: 16% vs 37.4%

If sold as complete ceiling fixtures

Assembled into finished luminaires for household use, shifts to Chapter 94.

8541.49.80.00Higher: 50% vs 37.4%

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

Watch for anti-dumping duties on certain Asian-origin metal halide lamps

Include burn-in test reports to prove functionality and avoid 'defective' classification