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UV Water Purifier Quartz Sleeve

A quartz glass tube that protects UV lamps while allowing light transmission for water disinfection in purification systems. Classified in HTS 8421.99.0140 as an essential part of water purifying apparatus.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+37.5%37.5%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+60.0%60%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

7017.90.10.00Same rate: 37.5%

If generic laboratory quartz tubing

Laboratory glassware without purification machinery function falls in Chapter 70.

8421.99.01Same rate: 37.5%

If for non-water UV applications like air sterilization

General filtering parts outside water purification go to 'other' provisions.

9027.90Lower: 12.5% vs 37.5%

If imported as replacement for analytical instruments

Parts of scientific instruments for physical/chemical analysis classify in Chapter 90.

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Import Tips & Compliance

• Certify quartz purity grade (typically 99.99%) and UV transmission specs for classification validation

• Pair with UV lamp housing documentation to demonstrate integral role in water purification

• Avoid misclassification by specifying 'not for laboratory glassware' in commercial invoices