8539 41 00: Kızma esaslı veya deşarj esaslı elektrik ampulleri: ark lambaları

With the exception of certain arc lamps (see the explanatory note to subheadings 8539 41 00 and 8539 49 00) which are specially equipped or mounted, only lamps and tubes as such and parts thereof which are identifiable in accordance with note 2(b) to section XVI, fall in this heading.

Apparatus fitted with such lamps (consisting, for example, of a simple reflector with a support or base) is classified in its appropriate heading, as lighting equipment (heading 9405), heating equipment (heading 7321, for example) or medical equipment (heading 9018), etc.

These subheadings include:

1. ultraviolet tubes and lamps. In addition to the uses referred to in the HS Explanatory Note to heading 8539, part (D), first paragraph, the following may be mentioned:

(a) actino-chemical printing;

(b) vitaminisation;

(c) sterilisation;

(d) photochemistry;

(e) production of ozone.

2. infra-red lamps and tubes. In addition to the uses referred to in the HS Explanatory Note to heading 8539, part (D), second paragraph, the following may be mentioned:

(a) space heating;

(b) equipment for infra-red emitters (for example, in anti-theft apparatus);

(c) scientific research (for example, spectral analysis).

3. arc lamps described in the HS Explanatory Note to heading 8539, part (E).

Carbon-electrode arc lamps are installed, for example, in cinematographic projection equipment of heading 9007 or used in document-reproducing equipment.

Subheading 8539 41 00 includes electric arc lamps equipped with special supports as well as guidable light equipment consisting of one or more arc lamps mounted on a mobile support, intended for use particularly in photographic or cinematographic studios.

These subheadings do not include:

(a) luminescent diodes (heading 8541);

(b) electroluminescent devices, generally in strips, plates or panels, and based on electroluminescent substances (for example, zinc sulphide) placed between two layers of conductive material (heading 8543).