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Booklight

A booklight is a small, portable light source designed to illuminate books or other reading material in low-light conditions. It allows for reading without disturbing others, and is often used in bed, while traveling, or in situations where overhead lighting is unavailable or undesirable.

Material

Booklights are typically constructed from a combination of:

• Plastic: Commonly used for the body and clip components due to its lightweight and cost-effectiveness. ABS plastic is a frequent choice.
• LEDs: Light Emitting Diodes are the primary light source, favoured for their energy efficiency, long lifespan, and compact size.
• Metal: Some models utilize metal components for increased durability or heat dissipation, particularly in the clip or adjustable arm. Stainless steel or aluminum are common choices.
• Electronics: Includes batteries (often AAA, AA, or rechargeable lithium-ion), switches, and circuitry for power control.

Purpose

The primary purpose of a booklight is to provide focused illumination for reading. Secondary purposes include:

• Preserving Night Vision: Red-light models are often used to maintain night vision, useful for reading maps or other materials in dark environments.
• Convenience: Offers a portable and self-contained lighting solution.
• Privacy: Allows reading without disturbing others in shared spaces.

Function

Booklights function by emitting light from LEDs powered by batteries or a rechargeable power source. Key functional elements include:

• Light Source: LEDs provide illumination. Brightness levels are often adjustable.
• Power Source: Batteries or rechargeable batteries supply power.
• Switch: Controls the on/off function and often brightness settings.
• Clip/Mount: Secures the light to a book, e-reader, or other surface.
• Adjustability: Many models feature adjustable arms or heads to direct the light beam.

Usage Scenarios

• Reading in Bed: Allows reading without disturbing a partner.
• Travel: Useful for reading on airplanes, trains, or in hotels.
• Camping/Outdoors: Provides a convenient light source for reading in a tent or outdoors.
• Reading in Low-Light Environments: Suitable for situations where overhead lighting is unavailable or insufficient.
• E-Reading: Commonly used with Kindle, Kobo, and other e-readers.

Common Types

• Clip-On Booklights: The most common type, featuring a clip that attaches to the pages of a book.
• Neck Booklights: Worn around the neck, providing hands-free illumination.
• Flexible Arm Booklights: Feature a flexible arm that can be adjusted to direct the light beam.
• LED Strip Booklights: Thin, flexible LED strips that can be attached to a book or other surface.
• Rechargeable Booklights: Utilize rechargeable batteries, eliminating the need for frequent battery replacements.
• Red Light Booklights: Emit red light to preserve night vision.

Based on the material, use, function, and application scenarios, a “booklight” generally refers to a portable electric lamp designed to provide illumination for reading. It can function by its own source of energy or be connected to a power source.

Here are the relevant HS codes found within the provided reference material:

• 8513102000: Portable electric lamps designed to function by their own source of energy (for example, dry batteries, storage batteries, magnetos), other than lighting equipment of heading 8512; parts thereof: Lamps: Flashlights. This code covers portable lamps powered by batteries, which aligns with the function of a booklight.

  • Chapter 85: Electrical machinery and equipment.
  • Heading 8513: Electrical lamps and other electrical equipment having a portable current source.
  • Subheading 851310: Portable electric lamps.
  • Subheading 8513102000: Lamps: Flashlights.

• 8513104000: Portable electric lamps designed to function by their own source of energy (for example, dry batteries, storage batteries, magnetos), other than lighting equipment of heading 8512; parts thereof: Lamps: Other. If the booklight is powered by its own source of energy but doesn't specifically fall under the "Flashlights" category, this code applies.

  • Chapter 85: Electrical machinery and equipment.
  • Heading 8513: Electrical lamps and other electrical equipment having a portable current source.
  • Subheading 851310: Portable electric lamps.
  • Subheading 8513104000: Lamps: Other.

• 8539293060: Electrical filament or discharge lamps, including sealed beam lamp units and ultraviolet or infrared lamps; arc lamps; light-emitting diode (LED) light sources; parts thereof: Other filament lamps, excluding ultraviolet or infrared lamps: Other: Designed for a voltage not exceeding 100 V: Other Other: Other. If the booklight utilizes a filament lamp with a voltage not exceeding 100V, this code may be applicable.

  • Chapter 85: Electrical machinery and equipment.
  • Heading 8539: Electrical filament or discharge lamps and other electrical lamps.
  • Subheading 853929: Other filament lamps.
  • Subheading 8539293060: Other filament lamps, excluding ultraviolet or infrared lamps: Other: Designed for a voltage not exceeding 100 V: Other Other: Other.

• 8539520091: Electrical filament or discharge lamps, including sealed beam lamp units and ultraviolet or infrared lamps; arc lamps; light-emitting diode (LED) light sources; parts thereof: Light-emitting diode (LED) light sources: Light-emitting diode (LED) lamps Other. If the booklight utilizes a light-emitting diode (LED) light source, this code may be applicable.

  • Chapter 85: Electrical machinery and equipment.
  • Heading 8539: Electrical filament or discharge lamps and other electrical lamps.
  • Subheading 853952: Light-emitting diode (LED) light sources.
  • Subheading 8539520091: Light-emitting diode (LED) lamps Other.

According to the provided reference material, the HS code options related to 'booklight' are limited, with only the following 4 found. It is important to determine the power source (battery or external) and the type of light source (filament or LED) to select the most accurate HS code.