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Section 301 tariff check for LED bulb from China

Planning Use only. Broker review required for Entry Use.

An LED bulb from China can be a standard screw-base bulb, tube lamp, smart bulb, decorative bulb, automotive bulb, grow bulb, or bulb kit. Section 301 exposure depends on the supported HTS candidate and China origin record.

Use this page to prepare a Planning Use file before a landed-cost estimate is used.

quick answer

For "section 301 tariff LED bulb from China", collect bulb type, base, voltage, wattage, driver, light output, color temperature, smart radio, dimming, shape, packaging, origin support, supplier code, and value. Then check the sourced HTS candidate against current USTR Section 301 material.

Do not treat a smart bulb and a simple replacement lamp as the same record.

facts to collect for an LED bulb

Collect:

Invoice wording, SKU, model number, product page, and packaging photos.
Bulb type: A19, tube, PAR, GU10, decorative, smart bulb, automotive, grow, appliance, or specialty lamp.
Base type, voltage, wattage, lumen output, color temperature, dimmable status, driver, and heat sink.
Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Zigbee, remote, sensor, speaker, camera, or app-control features.
Glass or plastic envelope, housing material, diffuser, retail multipack, and accessories.
Whether a power supply, remote, hub, or fixture is included.
Country of origin evidence for LED package, driver PCB, bulb assembly, housing, and testing.
Supplier HS or HTS code and notes.
Unit value, assists, freight, insurance, and shipment timing.

Keep the bulb label and package side panel photos with the record. If the bulb is sold in a multipack, keep the pack count and unit label together.

missing facts

Mark the file incomplete when:

Bulb type or base is unclear.
Wattage, voltage, or driver facts are missing.
Smart radio or dimming function is unsupported.
Multipack, hub, remote, or fixture contents are not listed.
Origin is assumed from shipment route.
Supplier code is only six digits or from another market.
Current USTR Section 301 treatment has not been checked for the candidate line.
Exclusion claims have no source date.

These gaps can move the file between lamp, lighting article, smart device, automotive lamp, fixture kit, or retail set paths.

HTS candidate notes

Build candidate rows around the imported bulb: standard LED bulb, smart bulb, LED tube, decorative bulb, grow bulb, automotive LED bulb, or bulb kit. Each row should cite base, wattage, driver, smart features, set contents, origin, and supplier code.

Rejected paths should stay visible. If no hub or fixture is included, say so. If the bulb has wireless control, record it.

authority sources

Use USITC HTS for tariff text. Use CBP CROSS for LED bulbs, lamps, smart lighting, tubes, and lighting kits. Use USTR for the current Section 301 check.

planning path

Start with a table for bulb type, base, wattage, driver, smart features, set contents, origin, supplier code, and value. Then compare the candidate line with current Section 301 material.

The result should support broker review, not replace it.

questions importers ask

Does smart control matter?

Yes. Wireless radio and app-control facts should be recorded.

Does bulb shape matter?

Yes. Shape, base, and use should be part of the evidence.

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planning boundary

This LED bulb Section 301 page is a planning artifact. It is not an Entry Use classification, not a binding ruling, and not a legal opinion. The importer remains responsible for reasonable care and must obtain broker or customs authority review before filing.

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