Cree CR24-40L-27 4ft LED Linear Strip Lamp from Japan
This 4-foot 40W LED lamp with 2700K warm white light and G13 base serves as a plug-and-play replacement for F32T8 fluorescents in garages and warehouses. It qualifies for HTS 8539.52.0010 under statistical note 8(a) defining fluorescent-style LED lamps. Features DLC certification for high efficacy.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Include test reports for CRI and lumen maintenance in documentation
• Ensure HS code matches exact statistical note 8(a) type to prevent audits
• Avoid pitfall: declaring as 'bulb' instead of 'lamp' causing general rate application