Searchlight Arc Lamp Lower Carbons from Japan
Negative lower carbon electrodes (cathodes) for military and marine searchlights, featuring copper-coated tips for stable arc formation in high-wind conditions. Used in electrical arc generation for powerful beam projection. HTS 8545.90.20.00 applies to these arc light carbons.
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
• Document copper coating specifications and arc stability ratings to justify arc light carbon status
• For defense imports, prepare ITAR/EAR certifications alongside HTS classification docs
• Avoid misdeclaration as lamp carbons without metal (pure graphite) which affects metal content declarations