Electric luminescent lamps
Electrical machines and apparatus, having individual functions, not specified or included elsewhere in this chapter; parts thereof: > Other machines and apparatus: > Electric luminescent lamps
Duty Rate (from China)
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
Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Products classified under HTS 8543.70.71.00
Backlight EL Unit for Tablets
EL backlight unit providing edge lighting for tablet screens via electroluminescence. Classifies under HTS 8543.70.71.00 as electric luminescent lamp component. Thin profile for slim devices.
Decorative EL Neon Flex Tube
Flexible tube mimicking neon glow through EL technology for signs and decor. HTS 8543.70.71.00 for electric luminescent operation without gas discharge. Cooler and safer than traditional neon.
Medical EL Visualization Lamp
EL lamp for medical endoscopy providing soft, uniform illumination via electroluminescence. Under HTS 8543.70.71.00 as electric luminescent for low-heat sensitive procedures. Biocompatible materials.
Wearable EL Fabric Panel
Flexible EL panel embedded in fabric for wearable tech lighting, like illuminated clothing. Under HTS 8543.70.71.00 as electric luminescent lamp despite textile integration. Washable and lightweight for fashion applications.
Industrial EL Inspection Lamp
Portable EL lamp for machine vision inspection, offering flicker-free uniform light. HTS 8543.70.71.00 for its electroluminescent emission ideal for high-speed imaging. Rugged design for factory use.
Organic LED (OLED) Panel Module
An OLED panel module that emits light through electroluminescence when electric current is applied, used in displays for TVs and monitors. It falls under HTS 8543.70.71.00 as an electric luminescent lamp producing light via electrical excitation of organic materials. These are distinct from incandescent or fluorescent lamps.
Electroluminescent (EL) Wire Strip
Flexible EL wire strip that glows via electroluminescence, used for decorative lighting in automotive interiors or signage. Classified under HTS 8543.70.71.00 as it functions as an electric luminescent lamp through phosphor excitation by electric fields. Not a filament-based lamp.
Field Emission Display (FED) Lamp
FED lamp using electron emission to excite phosphors for luminescence, applied in high-brightness flat panels. It qualifies under HTS 8543.70.71.00 for electric luminescent lamps due to its non-filament, direct electrical light generation. Emerging tech distinct from LCD backlights.
Phosphor Electroluminescent Panel
Thin-film phosphor panel that luminesces under AC electric fields, used in backlighting or signage. HTS 8543.70.71.00 covers it as an electric luminescent lamp relying on phosphor excitation rather than thermal emission. Ideal for flexible, low-power applications.
Cathodoluminescent Lamp Module
Lamp module using cathode ray excitation of phosphors for visible light output, for specialized displays. Falls under HTS 8543.70.71.00 as electric luminescent due to electron-induced luminescence without filaments. Used in high-vacuum environments.
Flexible OLED Lighting Sheet
Bendable OLED sheet for area lighting in architectural applications, emitting uniform light via organic electroluminescence. HTS 8543.70.71.00 applies as an electric luminescent lamp, not a traditional fixture. Provides diffuse, energy-efficient illumination.
EL Safety Exit Sign Panel
Electroluminescent panel for emergency exit signs, providing long-life glow without batteries. Under HTS 8543.70.71.00 for its electric luminescent lamp function via AC-driven phosphors. Meets safety standards for low-maintenance signage.
Micro-LED Luminescent Array
Array of micro-LEDs functioning as a cohesive luminescent surface for displays or lighting. HTS 8543.70.71.00 captures it as electric luminescent lamps through direct electroluminescence at micro scale. High pixel density for premium applications.
Quantum Dot Electroluminescent Film
Thin film using quantum dots for enhanced electroluminescence in displays and lighting. Fits HTS 8543.70.71.00 as an electric luminescent lamp with superior color gamut via QD excitation. Next-gen tech for wide color displays.
Automotive EL Dashboard Lamp
EL lamp for vehicle instrument panels, providing ambient glow via electroluminescence. HTS 8543.70.71.00 for electric luminescent technology suited to curved surfaces in cars. Durable for vibration-prone environments.