Electroluminescent (EL) Wire Strip from Mexico
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.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
12%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
Import Tips
• Provide voltage and frequency specs to prove electroluminescent operation; check for FCC compliance if used in consumer products; avoid misdeclaration as textile with lighting for apparel