Osram HBO 50W Mercury Short Arc Lamp from Japan
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 — 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
• 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