Colored Silica Sand for Landscaping from Japan
Natural silica sand naturally colored by mineral deposits (e.g., red from iron oxides), used in decorative landscaping and playground surfaces. Classified in HTS 2505.10.5000 per hierarchy for 'other' colored silica sands, explicitly including naturally colored varieties excluding metal-bearing types.
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 natural coloration via origin assays to prevent misclassification as artificially dyed products (3204)
• Test for heavy metal content below Chapter 26 thresholds with certificates
• Specify particle size distribution for safety compliance in playground uses