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62nd Session HS Code Committee

The document outlines classification decisions made by the Harmonized System Committee during its 62nd session in September 2018, detailing specific products along with their Harmonized System code numbers and classification rationales. It includes various products such as dry-blanched ground-nuts, cough tablets, hydraulic cement, and different types of fuels, advising parties to verify the implementation of these decisions in their respective countries. The document serves as a reference for importers and exporters regarding the classification of goods under the Harmonized System.

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62nd Session HS Code Committee

The document outlines classification decisions made by the Harmonized System Committee during its 62nd session in September 2018, detailing specific products along with their Harmonized System code numbers and classification rationales. It includes various products such as dry-blanched ground-nuts, cough tablets, hydraulic cement, and different types of fuels, advising parties to verify the implementation of these decisions in their respective countries. The document serves as a reference for importers and exporters regarding the classification of goods under the Harmonized System.

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Classification Decisions – HS Committee 62nd Session

The following list contains the classification decisions (other than those subject to a reservation)
taken by the Harmonized System Committee (62nd Session – September 2018) on specific
products, together with their related Harmonized System code numbers and, in certain cases, the
classification rationale.

Advice
Parties seeking to import or export merchandise covered by a decision are advised to verify the
implementation of the decision by the importing or exporting country, as the case may be.

HS codes Classification
Product description Classification
No considered rationale
1. Dry-blanched ground-nuts – shelled 1202.42 12.02 and GIRs 1 and 6.
ground-nuts, heat-treated to crack and 20.08
loosen the skins. After cooling, the
seeds are passed through brushes or
ribbed rubber belting to rub off the
skins. The hearts are separated from
the cotyledons using a separator. The
ground-nuts separator.
2. 1704.90 17.04 and GIRs 1 and 6.
Cough tablets - composed of
30.04
Extract glycyrrhizin BPC 35mg;

Menthol BP 10 mg;

Aniseed oil BP 0.001ml;

Peppermint oil BP 0.001 ml;

Tincture of capsicum BPC 0.02 ml;

Pini pumil oil BPC- 0.01ml; and

Eucalyptus oil BPC - 0.002 ml.

The indication on the package


mentions: “cough tablets for quick
relief of Coughs, Colds and Sore
throats, suck 1 – 2 tablets every four
to six hours.
3. Hydraulic cement - is a Portland 2523.90 2523.21, GIRs 1 and 6.
pozzolan cement produced in 2523.29 and
accordance with ASTM C595 2523.90
standard.
4. Hydraulic cement - is a blended 2523.90 2523.21, GIRs 1 and 6
hydraulic cement type CEM II/A-L 2523.29 and
governed by EN 197-1. It is a Portland 2523.90
cement blended with limestone, fly
ash and pumice.

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5. Hydraulic cement - is produced by 2523.90 2523.21, GIRs 1 and 6
blending Portland cement and other 2523.29 and
cementitious materials like slag, fly 2523.90
ash, silica fume, clay, hydrated lime
and other pozzolans meeting the
specifications of standard ASTM
C1157.
6. Hydraulic cement - is a blended 2523.90 2523.21, GIRs 1 and 6
Portland cement with limestone of the 2523.29 and
type IL (according to ASTM C595). 2523.90
Limestone is added to improve
durability and workability of concrete
and mortar.
7. Motor Petrol with octane number 92 2710.12 27.07 and GIR 1 and 6
– presented as a clear liquid, with a 27.10 (subheading
yellowish tint, intended for use in Note 4 to
spark-ignition internal combustion Chapter 27).
piston engines.

It is a mixture of components of
different technological processes:
petroleum straight-run distillation,
catalytic reforming, alkylation,
isomerisation of straight-run fractions,
catalytic cracking and hydrocracking
of vacuum gas oil.

Density at 15 °C, kg/m3 (ASTM D


1298) is 742.0; Octane number RON
(GC-FID) is 92.

Fractional composition (ISO


3405/ASTM D 86) is as follows:
Initial Boiling Point (IBP) 35 °С; Final
Boiling Point (FBP) 210 °С; 5 % vol.
distilled at 54 °С; 90 % vol. distilled
at180 °C; 96 % vol. distilled at 210 °C.

Aromatic hydrocarbon content: 52 %


by weight.

Chemical composition: Hydrocarbon


fraction of petroleum origin primarily
comprises aromatic hydrocarbons,
paraffins, isoparaffins, naphthenic and
olefin hydrocarbons (CG-IR).

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8. Heavy distillates, liquid fuels, fuel 2710.19 27.07 and GIRs 1 and 6
oil 100 - as a thick viscous liquid of 27.10
dark brown colour fuel, intended for
combustion in stationary steam boilers
and industrial furnaces.

It is made of petroleum refining


residues with the addition of middle
fractions.

Kinematic viscosity at 50 °C mm2/sec


(cSt) (ISO 3104, ASTM D 445) : 354;
Colorimetric characteristic with dilution
1: 100 (ASTM D 1500) : more than 8;
Sulfur content (ISO 8754) : 2.23 % by
weight; Flash point in open crucible
(ASTM D 92) : 150°C;

Solidification temperature (ISO 3016) :


6°C; Index of saponification (ISO
6293) : less than 4; Mass fraction of
sulphate ash (ASTDM D 93) : less
than 1 % by weight;

Fractional composition (ISO


3405/ASTM D 86) is as follows : IBP :
184 °С; FBP 313 °С; Output : 18 %
vol. 1 % vol. distilled at 210 °С; 4 %
vol. distilled at 250 °C; 14 % vol.
distilled at 300 °C; 18 % vol. distilled
at 313 to 350°C.

Aromatic hydrocarbon content: 68 %


by weight.

Chemical composition: the


hydrocarbon fraction contains
predominantly aromatic hydrocarbons
of mono-, bi-, and tri-cyclic structures,
as well as paraffinic, naphthenic and
olefinic hydrocarbons (CG-IR).

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9. Low-viscosity marine vessel fuel - 2710.19 27.07 and GIRs 1 and 6.
presented as a transparent chrome 27.10
oily liquid, intended for use in marine
power installations, obtained from the
distillate fractions of the straight-run
distillation of petroleum and
secondary treatment processes.

Kinematic viscosity at 50 °C, cSt (ISO


3104, ASTM D 445): 4.30;
Colorimetric characteristics with
dilution of 1: 100 (ASTM D 1500): 0;
Sulphur content (ISO 8754): 0.03 %
by weight;

Flash point in open crucible: 117 °C;

Flash point in closed crucible: 92 °C;

Fractional composition (ISO


3405/ASTM D 86) is as follows: IBP:
206 °С; FBP 381 °С; Output: 97 %
vol. 1 % vol. distilled at 210 °С; 9 %
vol. distilled at 250 °C; 39 % vol.
distilled at 300 °C; 79 % vol. distilled
at 350°C.

Aromatic hydrocarbon content: 65 %


by weight.

Chemical composition: the


hydrocarbon fraction contains
primarily aromatic hydrocarbons of
mono- and bi-cyclic structures, as well
as paraffinic and naphthenic
hydrocarbons (CG-IR).
10. 2938.90 29.38 and GIRs 1 and 6.
Etoposide and teniposide (INN List
29.40
34)
11. 3002.13 29.41 and GIRs 1 and 6
Ciclosporin (Proposed INN List 46)
30.02

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Product description Classification
No considered rationale
12. Trimethoprim (TM) and 3004.90 30.04 GIRs 1 and 6
sulfamethoxazole (SMZ) tablets -
commonly known as co-trimoxazole.
Tablets: excipients.

Dosage form and quantity of active


substances per unit: Beige tablets
(scored) containing 160 mg of TM and
800 mg of SMZ.

The product is used for the treatment


of infections caused by bacteria, such
as cholera, typhus and others.

It is composed of two active


substances: sulfamethoxazole (SMZ)
and trimethoprim (TM), in packings for
retail sale (ampoules, tablets and
suspensions).
13. 3208.20 22.07 and GIRs 1 (Note 4
Resin Solution - is a solution of a
32.08 to Chapter 32)
polymer in alcohol, used as raw and 6
materials in the production of
perfumes, cosmetics and household
chemical goods.
It is presented as transparent liquid,
transported in metal barrels with a
nominal volume of 200 litres or in
plastic containers with a nominal
volume of 1000 litres

Chemical composition;

Non-denatured ethyl alcohol: 93.5 –


97.5 %’

Isopropyl alcohol: 0.5 – 1 %’

Diethyl phthalate 0.1 – 0.2 %

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14. 3814.00 27.10 and GIR 1
Clear transparent liquid - being a 38.14
mixture containing white spirit (57%),
decahydronaphthalene (DHN, 35 %),
benzyl alcohol (5%) and ethyl-hexanol
(3%), presented in steel drums of 200
litres.

The product is a more or less volatile


liquid which is used, inter alia, in the
preparation of varnishes and paints or
as degreasing preparations for
machinery parts, etc.

It is designed for usage in printing


processing machines and suitable for
all classical, solvent based wash-out
printing blocks.
15. Dental Zirconia Ceramic ”Blank HT 3824.99 30.06 and GIRs 1 and 6
D98-14” - presented in the shape of 38.24
round tablets with 98 mm in diameter
and 14 mm in height.

It contains 94 ~ 95 % ZrO2 + HfO2,


4.5 ~ 6.0 % Y2O3, Al2O3< 0.5 % and
other oxide< 0.5 %.

The product is used for dental


restoration using different CAD/CAM
or manual milling machines.

It is processed through dental


laboratories or by dental
professionals.
16. 3824.99 30.06 and GIRs 1 and 6
Dental Zirconia ceramic “Blank For
38.24
Aesthetic Restoration TT 89-71-16” -
presented in the shape of tablets with
specifications of 89×71×16 mm.
It contains 86.3 ~ 94.2 % ZrO2 +
HfO2, 5.8 ~ 9.7 % Y2O3, Al2O3< 0.5
%, Fe2O3< 0.5 %, Er2O3< 2 % and
other oxide< 0.5 %.
The product is mainly used in
prosthetic treatment, for veneering,
inlay, single crown, and substrate
ceramic for three-unit prostheses.
It is processed through dental
laboratories or by dental
professionals.

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17. 3921.90 39.21 GIRs 1 (Note 1
Polyethylene S21 – is a laminated
(h) to Section
material, in a roll of 1.6 m width and
XI ) and 6
0.19 mm thickness, consisting of an
inner layer made of textile and two
outer layers made of plastic, which
completely cover the inner layer.
Inner fabric layer consists of four plies
of Ultra High Molecular Weight
Polyethylene (UHMW-PE) fiber tapes
cross-plied at 0°/90°/0°/90°.
The outer layers are made of
transparent polyethylene film.
Fabric layers are fused into a
composite structure under heat and
pressure.
The product is used for the production
of protective ballistic vests.
18. 4411.12 44.11 GIRs 1 and 6
Fibreboard of wood (MDF) - of a
density of 800 to 860 kg/m3, thickness
which varies between 3 and 4 mm
(with a tolerance of +/- 0.2) and
measuring 2,440 x 1,220 mm.

The product is manufactured by


means of a dry process involving the
following three stages :

The wooden fibres undergo


preliminary defibration;

They are then bonded with ureic


adhesives;

They are compressed under high


pressure and temperature.

Fibreboard of this kind can be used


for furniture (to manufacture bases,
drawers or cupboards), or for
divisions, walls or packaging.

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19. 8477.80 84.67 and GIRs 1 and 6
Hand-held printing pen - which
84.77
operates by extruding a heated plastic
thread made of either acrylonitrile
butadiene styrene (“ABS”) or
polylactic acid (“PLA”), which cools
almost instantly into a solid structure,
allowing for the free-hand creation of
three-dimensional objects by hand.
The plastic thread is heated in the
body of the pen and extruded through
the nozzle at the front.
20. 8479.60 84.79 GIRs 1 and 6
Evaporative air cooler - weighing
27 kg (Dimension (L X W X H) : 510
mm X 685 mm X 1445 mm), with four
wheels for moving.
The products cool the air through
water evaporation.
They incorporate a water-evaporating
system in which a recirculating pump
continuously draws water from a tank
and distributes the water equitably to
the cooling pads through a water
distributor.
The water on the cooling pads
evaporates, lowering the temperature
of the air.
A motor-driven blower (fan) expels air
into the room.
21. 8483.50 84.83 GIRs 1 and 6
Engine templer (pulley) - made of
steel, its inner part has a roller that
allows the belt to slide and provides a
unified and permanent tension.
It maintains the correct level of
tension of the distribution band for its
correct synchronization with parts of
the motor.”

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22. 8517.70 8517.62 and GIRs 1 (Note 2
Antenna for Base Station -
8517.70 (b) to Section
It is a directional dual-polarized plate XVI) and 6
antenna with a width of 0.3m and a
length of 1.4m.

The antenna works at 1.7-2.7 GHz


frequency band and is part of a base
station which plays a role as a core
facility for mobile communication.

Used in a mobile communication


system, the base station antenna
receives and transmits
electromagnetic waves in the base
station system.

Its main features are as follows:


• Directivity: horizontal beam
width of 65 degrees for cellular
sector networking;
• High gain: 18dBi;
• Vertical beam pointing
adjustment function; and
• Unique 4.3-10 connector for
communication.
23. 8517.70 8517.62 and GIRs 1 (Note 2
Microwave antenna – 8517.70 (b) to Section
It is a 1.2 meter-diameter, ultra-high XVI) and 6
performance, dual-polarized antenna
that operates in the 14.4-15.35 GHz
frequency band.

The microwave antenna receives and


transmits electromagnetic waves in a
microwave communication device.

Its main features are as follows:


• High gain, reaching 42.9dBi;
• The antenna diameter is 1.2m;
• The beam width is 1.2
degrees; and
• XPD (Cross Polarization
Discrimination) is 30.

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• Quadrocopter- is a remote-controlled 8525.80 85.25 and GIRs 1 3 (b)
four-rotor helicopter, with an 88.02 and 6
integrated digital camera (20 MP),
presented as a set for retail sale in a
single box along with a remote
controller with a built-in monitor (5.5”),
a battery and a battery charger,
cables and other accessories. It is
mainly used for aerial photography.

The features of the product are as


follows:

• Weight (Battery & Propellers


included): 1388 g;
• Diagonal Size (Propellers
excluded): 350 mm;
• Max service ceiling above sea
level: 19 685 feet (6000 m);
• Max flight time: Approx. 30
minutes;
• Improved camera: sensor size
(1-inch CMOS), resolution (20
MP), image processing system
and optics are modified;
• Optimized 4K shooting (at 60
frames per second) and video
processing system;
• High-resolution lens;
• Mechanical shutter and lens
with fixed focus;
• Intelligent FlightAutonomy:
flight automation platform with
additional set of stereo vision
sensors for detecting obstacles
in five directions;
• Navigation system with six
cameras;
• Infrared detection system to
measure the distance between
obstacles and the device using
3D scanning;
• Remote control with advanced
Lightbridge HD video
broadcasting system and a
bright 5.5” monitor;
• Intelligent flight modes;
• New Draw technology for
point-by-point flight;
• ActiveTrack : active tracking
function for automatic
recognition of the object,
following it and shooting during
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flight with obstacle avoidance 10.
after specifying a point on the
screen;
• Updated Return Home function
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HS codes Classification
Product description Classification
No considered rationale
24. Metal cabinet - with steel modular 8538.10 85.38 GIRs 1 (Note 2
components for the Low-Voltage (b) to Section
Power Distribution Boards range, XVI) , 2 (a)
presented unassembled, comprising and 6
the following;
Frame and enclosure with frames,
panels, plates, bases, supports,
supporting structures, frame
connection set, covers, doors and
labels;
Busbar system with connecting lugs,
holders, supports and reinforcements;
and
Circuit breaker assembly kits
composed of module doors, mounting
plates, separations, connections,
covers, and fixing kits.
25. Metal cabinet - with steel modular 8538.10 85.38 GIRs 1 (Note 2
components for the Low-Voltage (b) to Section
Power Distribution Boards range, XVI) , 2 (a)
presented unassembled, comprising and 6
the following;
Frame and enclosure with frames,
panels, plates, bases, supports,
supporting structures, frame
connection set, covers, doors and
labels;
Busbar system with connecting lugs,
holders, supports and reinforcements.
26. Metal cabinet - with steel modular 8538.10 85.38 GIRs 1 (Note 2
components for the Low-Voltage (b) to Section
Power Distribution Boards” range, XVI) , 2 (a)
presented unassembled, comprising and 6
the following;
Frame and enclosure with frames,
panels, plates, bases, supports,
supporting structures, frame
connection set, covers, doors and
labels;
Busbar system with connecting lugs,
holders, supports and reinforcements;
and
Circuit breaker assembly kits
composed of module doors, mounting
plates, separations, connections,
covers, and fixing kits.

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27. Superluminescent diode module - 8543.70 85.43 and GIRs 1 and 6
consisting of a superluminescent 90.13
diode, a thermoelectric cooler and
thermistor, permanently mounted in
a14-pin butterfly housing, which is
fitted with a fibre optic pigtail with an
FC/APC connector.

The superluminescent diode produces


an emission in the spectral band of
800 – 1700 nm, with a centre
wavelength range of 1530 to 1570
nm.

Specific applications include, but are


not limited to, light sources in medical
diagnostics (optical coherence
tomography), fibre optic sensors or
fibre optic gyroscopes.

28. Automotive window (product C) 8708.29 87.08 GIRs 1 and 6


with moulding strip - a windshield
presented with a moulding strip made
from thermoplastic resin or rubber.
The strip is shaped by extrusion
moulding, punching, bending or
welding, to fit the automotive glass. It
is attached to the edge of the glass by
3M tape or butyl rubber. The moulding
strip connects to the metal parts,
improving the seal and reducing
noise.

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29. 8708.50 84.82 and GIRs 1 (Note 3
Flanged tapered roller bearing for 87.08 to Section
inner ring rotating type (product A), XVII) and 6
also called “2nd Generation Tapered
Roller Hub Unit Bearing”, with double
rows of rollers consisting of (i) two
steel inner rings (internal diameter: 54
mm), (ii) a flanged steel outer ring
(outer diameter: 96 mm, flange
diameter 159 mm), (iii) 40 pieces of
steel rollers (20 pieces x 2 rows), (iv)
two plastic cages and (v) two rubber
seals.

The flanged outer ring has tapped


holes for bolts to allow attachment to
a body of a motor vehicle.

The product at issue is designed to be


mounted onto the body of a motor
vehicle by the flanged outer ring (ii).

The inner ring (i) of the product at


issue is designed to be engaged to a
wheel hub and driving shaft, when it is
attached to a driven wheel.

The functions of this product are to


support the weight of a vehicle and to
make a driving shaft rotate smoothly,
in addition to the function of a roller
bearing, which is used in place of
smooth metal bearings and enables
friction to be considerably reduced.

This product is used on both driving


wheels and non-driving wheels.

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30. Hub unit bearing for outer ring 8708.50 84.82 and GIRs 1 (Note 3
rotating type (product B - (137 mm 87.08 to Section
(diameter) x 68 mm (width)), also XVII) and 6
called “2nd Generation Hub Unit
Bearing”, consisting of (i) two inner
rings, (ii) an outer ring, (iii) steel balls,
(iv) cages and (v) rubber seals.

The outer ring is integrally formed with


a flange with five holes for mounting
the wheel of a motor vehicle by bolts.

The wheels rotate with hub attached


spindle through the product at issue.

The functions of this product are to


support the weight of a vehicle and to
make a wheel rotating smoothly, in
addition to the one of a ball bearing,
which is used in place of smooth
metal bearings.
31. Finished outer ring for a flanged 8708.50 84.82 and GIRs 1 (Note 3
tapered roller bearing (product D) - 87.08 to Section
(outer diameter: 96 mm, flange XVII) and 6
diameter: 159 mm).

It has undergone turned process


where holes for bolts are tapped in the
flange to be attached directly to a
body of a motor vehicle after
assembled into a flanged tapered
roller bearing.
32. Forged, unfinished, outer ring for a 8708.50 84.82 and GIRs 1 (Note 3
flanged tapered roller bearing 87.08 to Section
(product F), (outer diameter: 96 mm, XVII) and
flange diameter: 159 mm) - is an (Note 1(f ) to
unfinished outer ring of a flanged Section XV), 2
tapered roller bearing. (a) and 6

It is necessary to be turned, heat-


treated and ground before being used
as an outer ring of roller bearing.

It has no double rows raceway for


rolling elements and no holes for bolts
in the flange.

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33. Main board (PCB) for vehicle 9029.90 87.08 and GIRs 1 (Note 2
instrument panel - about 440 active 90.29 (b) to Section
elements and passive elements are XVII), (Note 2
attached to the PCB, and about 30 of (b) to Chapter
them are active elements (transistors 90) and 6
and diodes).

The product is combined with other


components, such as a window plate,
liquid crystal displays (LCD), speaker,
indicating pointers and various plastic
structural components, to form a
complete instrument panel.

The resulting instrument panel


calculates and displays the speed,
revolutions per minute (RPM), and
mileage of a vehicle.

In addition, it receives signals on the


status of the vehicle, such as the
coolant temperature, remaining fuel
amount and door open warning, and
alerts the driver with visual warning
signs.
34. Strip Lights (product A) – 24V 9405.40 85.43 and GIRs 1 and 6
indoor LED strip light, 4W – Cool 94.05
White, the strip lights are modular
lighting products (linkable sections)
that consist of 18 LEDs aligned along
the length of the (lighting strip)
section.

The strip lights have a rigid casing


(housing) and have a linking capability
of up to 16 strips (end to end), either
by direct linking or by a linking cable
and are also cuttable every 4” for
custom lengths.

All of the goods are powered by a 24V


driver or hardwire box (both sold
separately).

The products are excellent for task


and accent lighting in kitchen
cabinets, coves, furniture,
backlighting, bars, hard to reach areas
and many other applications.

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35. Tape Lights (product B) – flexible 9405.40 85.43 and GIRs 1 and 6
indoor LED tape light, 24 V 1.3W – 94.05
Cool White, LED-TP1-12- are
modular lighting products (linkable
sections) that consist of 18 LEDs
aligned along the length of the
(lighting strip) section.

The tape lights have LEDs connected


on a printed circuit board (PCB).

There is a constant current driver


every 102 mm (4”) along the tape that
eliminates voltage drop and a built-in
joiner.

These products can be linked up to a


maximum of 50 sections and are also
cuttable every 102 mm (4”) for custom
lengths.

All of the goods are powered by a 24V


driver or a 24V hardwire box (both
sold separately).

The products are excellent for task


and accent lighting in kitchen
cabinets, coves, furniture,
backlighting, bars, hard to reach areas
and many other applications.

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HS codes Classification
Product description Classification
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36. 9405.10 94.05 GIRs 1 and 6
LED Panel lights (product C) - are
lighting products in sizes 1’x1’, 2’x2’,
1’x4’ and 2’x4’ that fit into a modular
dropped ceiling grid.

These light panels are encased in an


anodized aluminium frame or steel
frame with prismatic acrylic lens
powered by a low voltage constant
current driver and come with a cord to
connect to a socket or directly to the
mains.

These lights are made for standard T-


Bar mounting and come with clips for
the four sides and wiring nuts for
wiring.

They are ready to use when imported


and are most often installed as
replacements of traditional grid lights
and fluorescent lights in offices,
schools and other traditional
commercial and industrial applications
which require slim installation depth.

The mounting hardware is sold


separately. Once the panel lights no
longer work, the whole apparatus is
thrown away and replaced by a new
one.

The LEDs bulbs within the panel


cannot be individually replaced.

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