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Glass Bottle Grade Silica Sand from China

Pure silica sand meeting 95%+ SiO2 and ≤0.6% iron oxide standards, used specifically for container glass in beverage and food bottles. Prevents defects and color issues. Falls under HTS 2505.10.10.00 as high-purity natural silica sand.

Duty Rate — China → United States

35%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)

Import Tips

Batch-test for consistent grading to prevent melting issues at destination

Label shipments with exact SiO2/Fe2O3 percentages for CBP review