Osram HBO 50W Mercury Short Arc Lamp from Germany
Compact 50-watt mercury short-arc discharge lamp producing high-intensity ultraviolet and visible light for microscopy and spectroscopy. Classified under HTS 8539.49.00 as an arc lamp. Used in scientific instruments requiring point light sources.
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
• Provide spectral output data showing UV continuum to distinguish from filtered lamps
• Include mounting flange specifications; short-arc design confirms arc lamp status
• Check for hazardous material declarations (mercury content) per DOT regulations