Soda-Lime Glass Tubing for Lighting 8mm OD from Japan
Unworked soda-lime glass tubing, 8mm outer diameter, used in fluorescent lighting manufacture, delivered in continuous lengths. Falls under 7002.39.00.90 as other unworked glass tubes excluding fused silica types. No surface treatments or coatings applied.
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
• Confirm no absorbent/reflecting layers per Chapter 70 note (c) to maintain unworked status
• Include chemical analysis reports distinguishing soda-lime from borosilicate compositions
• Package securely to prevent breakage; declare exact lengths to avoid reclassification as worked