Frosted Glass Tube for Fluorescent Lamp from Mexico
An open frosted glass tube envelope used in fluorescent electric lighting fixtures, without any end caps or electrical fittings. Classified under HTS 7011.10.50.00 for other open glass envelopes for electric lamps. The frosting provides light diffusion in linear lighting applications.
Duty Rate — Mexico → United States
14.6%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Label clearly as 'open ends, no fittings' to prevent misclassification as complete discharge lamps under 8539
• Include test reports confirming no absorbent or reflecting layers per chapter note (c) to stay in 7011.10
• Check for lead content if crystal-like; over 24% PbO shifts to lead crystal subheadings