Hamamatsu L8196 Xenon Arc Short Arc Lamp from China
A 150W short-arc xenon lamp providing continuous UV-visible-IR spectrum for spectroscopy and solar simulation. Falls under HTS 8539.49.00.80 as an arc lamp (other) with significant ultraviolet output. Used in analytical instruments requiring broadband light sources.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.4%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Include spectral distribution curves showing UV content (>10% of output) to justify arc/UV classification
• Handle as hazardous material (high pressure gas); comply with UN 3268 shipping regulations
• Distinguish from flash lamps (8539.21); continuous operation defines arc lamp status