Xenon Short Arc Lamp from Japan
A xenon short arc lamp produces intense, full-spectrum white light through an electrical discharge between tungsten electrodes in xenon gas. It falls under HTS 8539.41.00.00 as an arc lamp designed for high-intensity applications like cinema projectors and searchlights.
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 meet arc lamp criteria (electrical discharge, not filament); obtain manufacturer datasheets for customs; ensure proper hazardous material declarations for gas-filled bulbs