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Fused Quartz UV Disinfection Rod from Japan

Unworked fused quartz rod stock for manufacturing UV germicidal lamps used in water purification. Falls under HTS 7002.20.10.00 as seamed, unworked rods of fused silica with high UV transmission.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• Test and certify UV transmittance (185-254nm range) per industry standards

• Declare as 'optical rod stock' not 'lamp tube' for correct heading

• RoHS compliance docs needed for disinfection equipment imports