High-Purity Silica Sand for Glass Manufacturing from Japan
This artificial silica sand contains over 95% silica and less than 0.6% iron oxide, produced by crushing and washing quartz to remove impurities. It is classified under HTS 2506.10.0010 as processed quartz sand (other than natural) meeting the strict purity specifications for optical and container glass production. The low iron content prevents discoloration in high-clarity glass products.
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
• Verify silica content via independent lab analysis (e.g
• XRF spectroscopy) to confirm ≥95% SiO2 and ≤0.6% Fe2O3 for HTS 2506.10.0010 eligibility
• Provide crushing/washing process documentation to distinguish from natural sands (HTS 2505), as statistical note requires non-natural origin