| HS Code | Official Doc | Tariff Rate | Origin | Destination | Effective Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8513104000 | Doc | 33.5% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 8513904000 | Doc | 58.5% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 8543906800 | Doc | 55.0% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 9031499000 | Doc | 55.0% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
| 9031497000 | Doc | 55.0% | CN | US | 2025-05-12 |
Magnifying Glass Lamp
A magnifying glass lamp is a lighting and magnification tool commonly used for detailed work, reading, hobbies, and tasks requiring close examination. It combines a magnifying lens with a focused light source to enhance visibility and precision.
Material:
- Lens: Typically constructed from glass or acrylic. Glass lenses offer superior clarity and scratch resistance, while acrylic lenses are lighter and more impact-resistant. Lens diopters (magnification power) vary widely.
- Housing/Arm: Commonly made of metal (steel, aluminum, brass) for durability and adjustability. Plastic housings are also found in more affordable models.
- Base: Materials include metal, plastic, or weighted bases for stability.
- Light Source: Traditionally incandescent bulbs, now increasingly LED for energy efficiency, longer lifespan, and cooler operation.
Purpose:
- Detailed Work: Soldering, electronics repair, watchmaking, jewelry making, miniature painting, model building.
- Reading: Assisting individuals with low vision or for reading fine print.
- Hobbies: Stamp collecting, coin collecting, cross-stitch, embroidery.
- Medical/Dental: Examination of skin, teeth, and other small structures.
- Cosmetology: Detailed skin analysis and cosmetic procedures.
Function:
The lamp functions by:
- Magnification: The lens bends light rays to create an enlarged image of the object being viewed. Magnification power is denoted by diopters (D); higher diopters indicate greater magnification.
- Illumination: The light source provides focused brightness, reducing eye strain and improving visibility, particularly when working with small objects or in low-light conditions.
- Positioning: Adjustable arms, heads, and bases allow for flexible positioning of the light and lens for optimal viewing angles and comfort.
Usage Scenarios:
- Workbench/Desk: Provides focused illumination and magnification for precision tasks.
- Floor Standing: Used for reading, cross-stitch, or other hobbies where mobility is desired.
- Tabletop: Compact and portable for use in various locations.
- Head-mounted: Allows hands-free operation, common in medical or dental procedures.
Common Types:
- Desk Lamps: Most common type, with adjustable arms and heads. Often include multiple magnification levels.
- Floor Standing Lamps: Feature a tall, adjustable stand for broader coverage and mobility.
- Tabletop Lamps: Compact and portable, suitable for small workspaces.
- LED Lamps: Utilize LED bulbs for energy efficiency and longer lifespan.
- Halogen Lamps: Provide bright, white light but generate more heat than LEDs.
- Fluorescent Lamps: Less common now due to lower efficiency and the presence of mercury.
- Head-mounted Magnifying Lamps: Worn on the head, providing hands-free magnification and illumination.
- Digital Magnifying Lamps: Include a built-in camera and display for viewing enlarged images on a screen. These often have features like image capture and color adjustment.
Magnifying glass lamps are portable electric lamps designed to function by their own source of energy, such as dry batteries or storage batteries. They are used for illumination and magnification, typically in applications requiring close inspection or detailed work.
The following HS codes are relevant based on the provided information:
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8513104000: This HS code covers portable electric lamps designed to function by their own source of energy (other than lighting equipment of heading 8512).
- 85: Electrical machines and apparatus; parts thereof.
- 13: Portable electrical lamps.
- 10: Other.
- 4000: Specific code for other lamps within this category.
- Tariff Details: Basic duty rate is 3.5%, with no additional tariff as of now, but a 30% additional tariff will apply after April 2, 2025. Total tariff rate is currently 33.5%.
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8513904000: This HS code covers parts for portable electric lamps designed to function by their own source of energy (other than lighting equipment of heading 8512).
- 85: Electrical machines and apparatus; parts thereof.
- 13: Portable electrical lamps.
- 90: Parts.
- 4000: Specific code for other parts within this category.
- Tariff Details: Basic duty rate is 3.5%, with an additional tariff of 25.0% currently, increasing to 30% after April 2, 2025. Total tariff rate is currently 58.5%.
It is important to note that if the magnifying glass lamp includes printed circuit assemblies, the following HS code may also be relevant:
- 8543906800: This HS code covers printed circuit assemblies, which are parts of electrical machines and apparatus.
- 85: Electrical machines and apparatus; parts thereof.
- 43: Electrical machines and apparatus having individual functions, not specified or included elsewhere in this chapter.
- 90: Parts.
- 6800: Specific code for other printed circuit assemblies.
- Tariff Details: Basic duty rate is 0.0%, with an additional tariff of 25.0% currently, increasing to 30% after April 2, 2025. Total tariff rate is currently 55.0%.