Endoscope Light Guide Tube
Glass tube envelope serving as light pipe for fiber optic endoscope cold light sources. Open quartz glass qualifies under HTS 7011.90.00.00 for electric lamp envelopes without fiber bundle fittings. Maintains light transmission characteristics.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Rate | Ch.99 Surcharges | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | 6.6% | +35.0% | 41.6% |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | 6.6% | +10.0% | 16.6% |
| 🇨🇦Canada | 6.6% | +10.0% | 16.6% |
| 🇩🇪Germany | 6.6% | +10.0% | 16.6% |
| 🇯🇵Japan | 6.6% | +10.0% | 16.6% |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If fabricated as part of complete endoscope assembly
Light guide tubes assembled into endoscopes become medical instrument parts.
If laboratory glassware construction of lead crystal
Lead crystal light pipes for lab endoscopes classify as lab crystal ware.
If optical fiber light guides rather than solid glass
Fiber optic bundles transmitting light classify under optical fiber headings.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Specify numerical aperture and light acceptance angle for endoscope compatibility
• Distinguish solid glass light pipes from fiber optic bundles
• Document medical device registration even for component glass imports
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