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(CN → US)
| HS Code | Official Doc | Tariff Rate | Origin | Destination | Effective Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8310000000 | Doc | 55.0% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 9405310040 | Doc | 63.0% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 9405418410 | Doc | 58.9% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 8513104000 | Doc | 33.5% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 8513102000 | Doc | 42.5% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 8512102000 | Doc | 37.5% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 8512904000 | Doc | 55.0% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 8539293060 | Doc | 37.5% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 8539520091 | Doc | 32.0% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
Light Belt
A light belt is a wearable safety device designed to enhance visibility, primarily in low-light conditions. These belts utilize illumination – typically through LEDs – to make the wearer more easily seen by others, reducing the risk of accidents.
Material
Light belts are commonly constructed from a combination of materials:
- Fabric: Often nylon, polyester, or a blend, providing a flexible and comfortable base. The fabric may be water-resistant or reflective for added safety.
- LEDs: Light-emitting diodes are the primary light source. LEDs are chosen for their energy efficiency, durability, and brightness.
- Battery Pack: Houses the power source, usually AAA or button cell batteries, or increasingly, rechargeable lithium-ion batteries. The pack is typically made of plastic.
- Control Unit: Contains the switch and, in some models, circuitry for different flashing modes. Also typically plastic.
- Fasteners: Buckles, Velcro straps, or clips secure the belt around the wearer's body.
Purpose
The primary purpose of a light belt is to improve personal safety by increasing visibility. This is crucial in situations where the wearer is difficult to see, such as:
- Running, Walking, and Cycling: Especially during dawn, dusk, or nighttime.
- Construction and Roadside Work: Alerting drivers to the presence of workers.
- Hiking and Camping: Making hikers visible in forests or during low-light conditions.
- Pet Safety: Increasing the visibility of dogs or other animals during walks.
Function
Light belts function by emitting a bright, noticeable light. Key functional aspects include:
- Illumination: LEDs produce a visible light signal.
- Flashing Modes: Many belts offer multiple flashing patterns (steady, slow blink, fast blink) to attract attention.
- Battery Power: The battery pack provides power to the LEDs.
- Secure Fit: Fasteners ensure the belt remains securely positioned on the wearer's body.
- Reflective Elements: Some models incorporate reflective strips to enhance visibility even when the LEDs are off.
Usage Scenarios
- Road Running/Cycling: Worn around the waist, chest, or arms to alert drivers.
- Nighttime Dog Walking: Attached to the dog’s collar or worn by the owner.
- Construction Sites: Worn by workers to improve visibility in low-light or congested areas.
- Emergency Situations: Used to signal for help or to increase visibility during roadside breakdowns.
- Events/Parades: Used to identify participants or to enhance visibility in crowds.
Common Types
- Waist Belts: The most common type, worn around the waist.
- Chest Belts: Provide higher visibility and are often preferred for running or cycling.
- Arm Bands: Worn on the upper arm or wrist.
- Pet Collars/Vests: Specifically designed for animals.
- Reflective Belts (without LEDs): Rely solely on reflective material to bounce back light from external sources.
- USB Rechargeable Belts: Feature a built-in rechargeable battery, eliminating the need for disposable batteries.
- Multi-Color Belts: Offer a range of LED colors and patterns.
Based on the material, use, function, and application scenarios, “light belt” can be interpreted as a flexible lighting product, potentially used for decorative or functional illumination.
The following HS codes are relevant based on the provided reference material:
- 8310000000: Sign plates, name plates, address plates and similar plates, numbers, letters and other symbols, and parts thereof, of base metal, excluding those of heading 9405. This code may apply if the light belt incorporates metallic elements as a base or for structural support.
- Chapter 83: Miscellaneous manufactured articles of base metal.
- Heading 8310: Sign plates, nameplates, address plates and similar articles.
- Subheading 8310000000: Covers a broad range of articles including plates, numbers, letters, and symbols of base metal.
- 9405310040: Luminaires and lighting fittings including searchlights and spotlights and parts thereof, not elsewhere specified or included; illuminated signs, illuminated nameplates and the like, having a permanently fixed light source, and parts thereof not elsewhere specified or included: Lighting strings of a kind used for Christmas trees: Designed for use solely with light-emitting diode (LED) light sources. This code is applicable if the light belt is constructed as a string of lights, specifically designed for decorative purposes and utilizing LED technology.
- Chapter 94: Furniture; bedding, mattresses, support, stuffing and similar articles; lamps, luminaires, lighting fittings and signboards; prefabricated buildings.
- Heading 9405: Luminaires and lighting fittings and searchlights; illuminated signs, illuminated nameplates and the like; parts thereof.
- Subheading 9405310040: Specifically for lighting strings used for Christmas trees with LED light sources.
- 9405418410: Luminaires and lighting fittings including searchlights and spotlights and parts thereof, not elsewhere specified or included: Other electric luminaires and lighting fittings: Photovoltaic, designed for use solely with light-emitting diode (LED) light sources: Other: Other lighting sets. This code may apply if the light belt is an electric luminaire utilizing LED light sources and is designed as a lighting set.
- Chapter 94: Furniture; bedding, mattresses, support, stuffing and similar articles; lamps, luminaires, lighting fittings and signboards; prefabricated buildings.
- Heading 9405: Luminaires and lighting fittings and searchlights; illuminated signs, illuminated nameplates and the like; parts thereof.
- Subheading 9405418410: Covers other electric luminaires and lighting fittings, specifically photovoltaic types designed for LED light sources.
- 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. This code is applicable if the light belt primarily consists of LED lamps.
- Chapter 85: Electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof.
- Heading 8539: Electrical filament or discharge lamps, including sealed beam lamp units and ultraviolet or infrared lamps; arc lamps; light-emitting diode (LED) light sources.
- Subheading 8539520091: Specifically for light-emitting diode (LED) lamps.
Regarding HS code 9405310040, 9405418410, please note that the total tax rate is 63.0% and 58.9% respectively, including a base tariff of 8.0% and 3.9% and an additional tariff of 25.0%, which will increase to 30.0% after April 2, 2025.