| HS Code | Official Doc | Tariff Rate | Origin | Destination | Effective Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8539291000 | Doc | 35.8% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
Declaration Analysis: LIGHT BULB SET OF 10 - HS Code 8539.29.10.00
Here's a breakdown of your declared goods, focusing on the HS Code, associated tariffs, and important considerations for customs clearance.
1. HS Code Breakdown: 8539.29.10.00
The HS Code is a globally standardized system for classifying traded products. Let's dissect this specific code:
- 85: Electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; Sound recording or reproducing apparatus, Television-image transmission apparatus, and parts thereof. This chapter broadly covers electrical goods.
- 39: Electrical lamps and lighting fittings; Signalling or traffic lights, emergency warning lights; Parts thereof. This narrows down the category to lamps and lighting.
- 29: Other filament lamps, excluding ultraviolet or infrared lamps. This specifies that we are dealing with filament lamps, but not those used for UV or IR applications.
- 10: Other: Cold-cathode fluorescent lamps (CCFLs) for backlighting of flat panel displays. This further defines the specific type of lamp as CCFLs used in displays.
Therefore, HS Code 8539.29.10.00 specifically identifies Cold-cathode fluorescent lamps (CCFLs) for backlighting of flat panel displays.
2. Tariff Details
- Basic Tariff: 5.8%
- Additional Tariff: 0.0% (Currently)
- Additional Tariff (Post April 2nd, 2025): 30%
- Total Tariff: 35.8% (Currently) – This will increase to 38.8% after April 2nd, 2025.
3. Important Considerations & Recommendations
- Product Specificity: While you declared "LIGHT BULB SET OF 10", the HS Code points to CCFLs. Please verify if your goods are indeed CCFLs used for backlighting flat panel displays. If they are a different type of light bulb (e.g., LED, incandescent, halogen), a different HS Code will be required.
- Material Composition: The material used in the construction of the lamps can sometimes affect tariff rates. Please be prepared to provide details on the materials used (e.g., glass type, filament material).
- Unit Price: The declared value (unit price) of the light bulbs is crucial for tariff calculation. Ensure the declared value accurately reflects the transaction value.
- Certification: Depending on the destination country's regulations, certain lighting products may require specific certifications (e.g., CE marking, RoHS compliance). Check the import requirements of the destination country to determine if any certifications are needed.
- Post-April 2nd, 2025 Tariffs: Be aware of the upcoming tariff increase on April 2nd, 2025. Factor this into your cost calculations if importing after this date.
Disclaimer: This information is for general guidance only and does not constitute professional customs advice. Regulations can change, and it is always best to consult with a licensed customs broker or relevant authorities for accurate and up-to-date information.
Customer Reviews
The site is a good start, but I would have liked more clarification on how to determine if my product actually falls under this HS code. Still, it’s a solid reference.
Great resource for understanding HS Code 8539.29.10.00. The explanation of the code structure was exactly what I needed for my import documentation.
The tariff details and upcoming changes after April 2nd were really useful. I wish there were more examples of different light bulb types.
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