Philips TUV 15W UV-C Germicidal Lamp from China
This is a low-pressure mercury discharge UV-C lamp designed for germicidal applications, emitting ultraviolet radiation at 254 nm to disinfect air, water, and surfaces. It falls under HTS 8539.49.00.40 as an ultraviolet lamp used primarily for sterilization rather than illumination. The lamp produces no visible light, focusing solely on UV output for microbial inactivation.
Duty Rate — China → United States
39.9%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify UV wavelength certification (e.g
• 254nm) and ozone-free labeling for compliance; ensure IEC 60335 safety standards documentation; watch for pitfalls in confusing with infrared lamps under same heading