Borofloat Glass Lamp Diffuser from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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