Artificial Silica Sand for Tableware Crystal Glass from China
High-spec quartz-derived sand (>96% silica, Fe2O3 <0.4%) for lead-free crystal glass in tableware like stemware and vases. HTS 2506.10.0010 applies to this non-natural sand due to its purity and artificial production via grinding high-grade quartz. Ensures brilliance without iron-induced green tint.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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)
Import Tips
• Require supplier affidavits confirming <0.6% iron and artificial origin to preempt CBP queries
• Document sieve analysis for particle size, as overly fine powder risks 2507 quartz powder classification