Seamed Soda Glass Rods Unworked
Unworked seamed soda-lime glass rods, formed by drawing and annealed but not cut or surfaced. They retain a longitudinal seam from the manufacturing process and are used as feedstock for further processing, such as rod drawing or tube formation. Classified under tariff item 7002.20.00 as unworked glass rods.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the rods are made of fused quartz or other fused silica
Chapter note 5 extends 'glass' to include fused quartz/silica, but this specific subheading covers those materials.
If the rods are of glass having a linear coefficient of expansion not exceeding 5 x 10^-6 per Kelvin within a temperature range of 0°C to 300°C
Rods with low expansion characteristics fall under this subheading for technical glassware.
If the rods are of glass having a linear coefficient of expansion exceeding 5 x 10^-6 per Kelvin within a temperature range of 0°C to 300°C
Soda-lime glass typically has higher expansion, potentially placing it here if not specifically excluded.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure rods are truly unworked (no cutting, grinding, or polishing beyond annealing) to qualify for this tariff item
• Declare the silica and alkali oxide content if questioned, as this affects classification under Chapter 70
• Keep supplier documentation showing the manufacturing process to support your declaration
Related Products under Tariff item 7002.20.00
Borosilicate Glass Rods Unworked
Unworked borosilicate glass rods, formed by drawing molten glass and annealed without further processing. These rods are in their raw state, not cut or shaped, and are classified as unworked glass rods.
Colored Soda Glass Rods Unworked
Unworked rods of colored soda-lime glass, incorporating metal oxides for tinting during melting, annealed without surface treatment. These rods are in their raw state and qualify as unworked glass rods.
Fused Quartz Aerospace Window Rod Stock
Unworked fused quartz rod stock used to fabricate windows and viewports for aerospace applications. The rod is in its basic drawn form, not yet cut, ground, or optically worked, and is classified under this tariff item as unworked glass rods.
Fused Quartz Fiber Drawing Rod
Unworked fused quartz rod used as preform material for drawing optical fibers. The rod is not yet drawn into fiber and is in its basic unworked state, fitting the scope of unworked glass rods.
Fused Quartz Optical Rod
High-purity fused quartz rod, unworked except for basic forming, used in optical systems and lasers. The rod is in its raw state, not yet shaped or polished, and qualifies as an unworked glass rod.
Fused Quartz Semiconductor Processing Rod
Cylindrical unworked rod of fused quartz used as stock for fabricating wafer boats and diffusion tubes in semiconductor manufacturing. The rod is in its basic drawn form, not further processed, and is classified as an unworked glass rod.