Quartz Glass Tubing for Fiber Optics from Japan
High-purity fused quartz glass tubes supplied unworked for manufacturing fiber optic cables and components. Classified in HTS 7002.39.00 as unworked tubes, including fused silica per chapter notes, prior to any drawing or fabrication. Ideal for high-temperature and optical applications.
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
• Include fused silica purity certificates (SiO2 content) to confirm classification under glass definitions in Chapter 70
• Avoid common error of importing with protective coatings, which could classify as 'worked' under 7002.39 with absorbent layers
• Document end-use as industrial raw material to prevent misclassification as finished optical fiber under 9001