Fused Silica Lamp Tubing from Japan
Unworked tubing of synthetic fused quartz for high-intensity discharge lamps and UV lamps. Provides envelope material that transmits UV while containing high pressures. Covered by 7002.31.00.00 as unworked fused silica tubes.
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
• UV transmission specifications (>90% at 254nm) confirm fused quartz vs other glasses
• Distinguish between synthetic (electric melted) and natural quartz tubing