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%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 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