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8545.90.20.00/Searchlight Arc Lamp Lower Carbons/Mexico

Searchlight Arc Lamp Lower Carbons from Mexico

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 — Mexico → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.5510%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 10% ad valorem on products of Mexico
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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

Searchlight Arc Lamp Lower Carbons from Mexico — Import Duty Rate | HTS 8545.90.20.00