Mercury Vapor Discharge Lamp from Japan
A high-intensity mercury vapor discharge lamp used for industrial lighting and streetlights, producing light through an electric arc in mercury vapor. It falls under HTS 8539.39.90.00 as a discharge lamp other than ultraviolet lamps, specifically categorized as 'other' within non-UV 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
• Verify lamp specifications confirm it's a mercury vapor discharge type, not UV-specific, to avoid reclassification
• Include hazardous material documentation for mercury content per EPA and DOT regulations
• Check for energy efficiency labeling requirements under DOE standards to prevent customs holds