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%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
• 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