Philips CorePro LED PL-L 36W/840 4-Pin Lamp from Japan
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 — 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
• 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