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G13 Base 36W UV-C Sterilization Tube from Germany

Standard G13 bi-pin base UV-C fluorescent tube lamp for surface and water disinfection in professional settings like hospitals. It qualifies under HTS 8539.49.00.40 as an ultraviolet discharge lamp producing germicidal wavelengths. The tube is shatterproof coated for safety in food processing environments.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Declare exact phosphor type and UV output in commercial invoice; obtain ETL/UL listing for US market; avoid classifying as household lamp (different subheading)