Ceramic Metal Halide Lamp from Germany
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.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• 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