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UV Water Purifier Quartz Sleeve from Germany

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.

Duty Rate — Germany → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

Import Tips

• 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