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Quartz Sand for Water Filtration from Japan

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 — 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

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