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High-Pressure Mercury Discharge Lamp from Japan

High-pressure mercury discharge lamps for floodlighting, featuring pressurized mercury vapor for high lumen output. Classified in HTS 8539.39.90.00 as unspecified other discharge lamps.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Declare exact pressure ratings to confirm not low-pressure (which may differ)

• Follow Basel Convention for mercury waste if importing recycled/refurbished units

• Pair with correct ballast invoices to prevent separate classification issues