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FR Importing high-power xenon lamps to France

Europe · quotes in EUR or USD · HS 8539 41 00

Customs duty2.7% EU third-country duty
Import tax20% TVA
Mains supply230 V / 50 Hz
Tariff line8539 41 00 — arc lamps
DeliveryParis Charles de Gaulle (CDG), Lyon (LYS); 3–5 days.

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Send the part number, quantity and city. The quote states lamp price, warranty hours, express freight and the duty line to declare.

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Customs duty and tax

2.7% EU third-country duty (TARIC 8539 41 00).

20% TVA on import; recoverable for VAT-registered importers (autoliquidation available).

Documents and importer registration

Commercial invoice, packing list, air waybill; EU EORI number. WEEE (DEEE) obligations apply to lamps placed on the market.

Cinema market and equipment in France

Major exhibitors:

Barco is strongly represented (CGR standardised on Barco early), with Christie and NEC in other circuits. French rental houses and theatres are a steady market for follow-spot xenon lamps.

Practical notes

French-language quotes and a French-speaking contact help. Public theatres and municipal cinemas often buy through tenders that require formal quotations.

Frequently asked

What is the import duty on xenon lamps in France?

2.7% EU third-country duty (TARIC 8539 41 00).

Which documents do I need to import lamps into France?

Commercial invoice, packing list, air waybill; EU EORI number. WEEE (DEEE) obligations apply to lamps placed on the market.

What mains supply do projection booths in France use?

230 V / 50 Hz. The lamp itself runs from the projector's own DC rectifier, so mains voltage affects the rectifier, not the lamp; it matters for lamp accessories and test rigs.

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Duty and tax figures were checked against official or mirrored tariff schedules on the date this page was built and are given as guidance only. Rates change and additional measures may apply to goods of a given origin; confirm with your customs broker before ordering. Exhibitor and equipment information is compiled from public sources and does not imply any relationship with the companies named.

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