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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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