Acrylic Ceiling Light Diffuser Cover from Japan
A transparent acrylic plastic diffuser lens that clips onto fluorescent or LED troffers to soften and distribute light evenly. Classified under HTS 9405.92.00.00 as a plastic part essential for luminaire function, designed for floor/ground-placed lighting per Chapter 94 notes. Not a general plastic sheet or slab.
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
• Document clip-on mounting features to prove luminaire-specific design, avoiding Chapter 39 as cut plastic sheets
• Ensure UV-stabilized acrylic specs match US safety standards like UL 94
• Common pitfall: bulk shipments mistaken for packaging materials