Neon Sign Glass Tube from Japan
Soda-lime glass tubing bent to shape for neon/gas discharge signage lamps. Classified in HTS 7011.90.00.00 as open glass envelopes for electric light sources without fittings. Cutting and bending don't affect classification per chapter notes.
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
• Provide bending diagrams showing open ends for gas filling, confirming envelope status
• Avoid combining with electrodes which would classify as complete discharge lamps
• Document glass composition to distinguish from lead crystal requirements