Borofloat Glass Lamp Diffuser from China
A precision-molded borosilicate glass diffuser used in high-end LED luminaires to scatter light evenly. It falls under HTS 9405.91.60.80 as a glass part for lighting fittings with a permanently fixed light source, not specified elsewhere. The material's thermal resistance makes it ideal for modern fixtures.
Duty Rate — China → United States
42%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify glass composition meets 'other glass' criteria via lab certification to avoid reclassification
• Include detailed technical specs in invoices showing use solely as luminaire parts