PMMA Fiber Optic Light Guide
A polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) light pipe for distributing illumination in dashboard or machine luminaires. It is a plastic part for fixed-source fittings, classified under tariff item 9405.92.00, not a Chapter 90 optical element.
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 |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the light guide is an optical fiber for signal transmission
Optical fibers are classified in Chapter 90, not as luminaire parts.
Not sure which classification is right?
The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm the light guide is not classified as an optical element under Chapter 90, which would exclude it from Chapter 94
• Provide specifications showing the light distribution function
• Verify the light source is permanently fixed in the luminaire
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