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%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
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