Philips CorePro LED PL-L 36W/840 4-Pin Lamp from Canada
This is a 36W LED retrofit lamp designed to replace PL-L fluorescent tubes, featuring a 4-pin base and 4000K cool white color temperature. It falls under HTS 8539.52.0010 as an LED lamp of a type specified in statistical note 8(a), typically covering linear fluorescent-style LED replacements for commercial lighting. These lamps provide energy-efficient illumination for office troffers and fixtures.
Duty Rate — Canada → United States
12%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.2910%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Canada
Import Tips
• Verify compliance with DOE energy efficiency standards and FCC regulations for electromagnetic compatibility
• Ensure packaging labels specify lumen output, wattage equivalence, and base type to avoid misclassification
• Common pitfall: incorrect declaration of pin count leading to customs holds