Fused Silica Thermocouple Protection Tubes from Japan
Unworked protective tubes for thermocouples in high-temperature environments like glass melting tanks. Made from pure fused quartz to withstand molten glass contact without devitrification. Classified in 7002.31.00.00 as unworked tubes of fused silica.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Specify closed-end vs open-end configurations in invoices to match statistical reporting
• Thermal shock resistance data helps prove fused quartz composition vs crystalline forms