Pulse-Start Metal Halide Lamp from Japan
Pulse-start metal halide discharge lamps with rapid ignition for high-bay industrial lighting. HTS 8539.39.90.00 applies to this 'other' category of 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
• Document pulse-start mechanism to avoid confusion with standard probe-start types
• Ensure ANSI code labeling matches product specs for customs verification
• Budget for potential Section 301 tariffs on Chinese-origin halide lamps