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Soft Glass Tubing for Scientific Demonstrations from Japan

Low-expansion soft soda glass tubing unworked, ideal for educational glassblowing and science fair projects. Under HTS 7002.39.00 as other tubes, easy to work by hand without industrial equipment. Commonly used in classrooms for flameworking demos.

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

• Package in student-safe quantities (<10kg/box) to qualify for educational tariff preferences

• Label as 'flammable when heated' for hazmat compliance during customs inspection