Borosilicate Glass Tubes for Fiber Optic Preforms

Unworked low-expansion glass tubes serving as overcladding in fiber optic preform manufacturing for telecommunications cables. HTS 7002.32.00.00 for unworked low-expansion tubes.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China6%+35.0%41%
🇲🇽Mexico6%+10.0%16%
🇨🇦Canada6%+10.0%16%
🇩🇪Germany6%+10.0%16%
🇯🇵Japan6%+10.0%16%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

9001.10.00Higher: 41.7% vs 41%

If fully drawn into finished optical fibers

Completed optical fiber cables classify under Chapter 90 optical fiber heading.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include doping specifications and purity levels in documentation

Ship in nitrogen-purged containers to prevent contamination

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