June 1, 2009

LED lights

If one tries to bring LED light bulbs, she may rely on 8539.39.0000 classification based on N020620 (2007), which is presumptively valid 2.4% duty category. Mr. Campanelli, a CBP National Import Specialist who issued this ruling, said that LED bulbs belong neither to discharge, nor to electric filament category. This very issue is currently under review in CBP HQ, that leans toward the British interpretation of LED light emitting bulbs - 8543.70 (electrical apparatus, having individual functions n.e.s.o.i.). See in www.uktradeinfo.com for further information If this goes through, this would effectively raise the U.S. import duty by 0.2%