Low-Expansion Glass Rods for Optical Seals from Germany
Unworked borosilicate rods designed for hermetic sealing with optical fibers and metal in photonics devices. Meets 7002.32.00.00 criteria for low coefficient of expansion glass rods.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Provide sealing compatibility data with Kovar/metal alloys for end-use verification
• Declare refractive index if relevant, but emphasize unworked status