Fused Quartz Solar Simulator Tubes from China
Unworked fused silica tubes serving as test chambers for photovoltaic cell evaluation under concentrated solar simulation. High solar transmission (down to 200nm) maintained through purity. HTS 7002.31.00.00 for unworked tubes of fused quartz.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Solar transmission curve data essential for proving optical grade fused silica
• Large diameter tubes (300mm+) may face 'articles of glass' scrutiny
• Avoid declaring as 'solar equipment parts' to prevent 8541 reclassification