Ultra-Clean Silica Sand for Flat Glass Production from Japan
Naturally occurring sand with 95%+ silica and maximal 0.6% iron oxide, primarily for soda-lime flat glass sheets in construction and automotive. Low impurities yield superior glass quality. Classified in HTS 2505.10.10.00 per chemical composition rules.
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
• Verify supplier mining location, as some deposits naturally exceed iron limits
• Document washing status—unwashed may not qualify if impurities increase
• Avoid reclassification by providing Fe2O3 assay from accredited labs