Synthetic Fused Quartz Process Gas Tubes
Synthetic fused quartz process gas tubes are unworked synthetic fused silica tubes used for delivering process gases in semiconductor and solar cell manufacturing. Flame-polished ends are acceptable if performed before annealing per chapter notes. These tubes are classified under 7002.31.00 as unworked tubes of fused quartz.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the tubes are imported as parts of gas control valves or fittings
Valves and similar appliances for pipes and tanks fall under heading 84.81, which may apply if the tubes are integral to such devices.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the tubes are not subjected to working processes after annealing, such as cutting or bending
• Provide documentation of the manufacturing process, including annealing steps, to prove the unworked status
• If the tubes are part of a gas delivery system, check if they should be classified with the system
Related Products under Tariff item 7002.31.00
Fused Quartz Optical Fiber Drawing Tubes
Fused quartz optical fiber drawing tubes are precision unworked tubes made of fused silica, used in the production of optical fibers. Their high clarity and low impurity levels are essential for maintaining signal integrity during fiber drawing. They fall under tariff item 7002.31.00 as unworked tubes of fused quartz or other fused silica.
Fused Quartz Semiconductor Processing Tubes
Fused quartz semiconductor processing tubes are long, unworked tubes used in diffusion furnaces and CVD reactors. Their extreme purity prevents contamination during high-temperature wafer processing. These tubes are classified under 7002.31.00 as unworked tubes of fused quartz.
Fused Quartz Solar Simulator Tubes
Fused quartz solar simulator tubes are unworked fused silica tubes used as test chambers for photovoltaic cell evaluation. They maintain high solar transmission down to 200nm due to their purity. These tubes fall under 7002.31.00 as unworked tubes of fused quartz.
Fused Quartz Tubing for Laboratory Reactors
Fused quartz tubing for laboratory reactors consists of unworked tubes made from fused quartz or fused silica, supplied in straight lengths without further processing. These tubes are essential components in laboratory equipment such as reactors. They are classified under 7002.31.00 as unworked tubes of fused quartz.
Fused Silica Capillary Tubes
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Fused Silica Investment Casting Shell Tubes
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