Quartz Sand for Water Filtration from China
Natural quartz sand granules used in residential and commercial water filters, washed but unprocessed. Classified under HTS 2505.90.00.00 as 'other' natural sands without metal content. Ideal for pool and aquarium filtration due to uniform grain size.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Include grain size specifications and purity certificates to prove natural sand status
• Ensure no chemical coatings; treated filtration media falls outside natural sands
• Declare exact end-use on entry to avoid scrutiny for industrial mineral classification