Low-Iron Silica Sand for Flat Glass Production from Germany
Manufactured from crushed quartzite, this sand has 97% silica and 0.2% iron oxide max, for clear float glass sheets in windows and mirrors. Classified HTS 2506.10.0010 for its artificial processing and compliance with silica/iron limits, distinguishing it from raw natural sands.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
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
Import Tips
• Use wet chemistry or ICP-MS testing for iron verification; retain records for 5 years per CBP rules
• Mark invoices with exact HTS, silica %, and iron % to facilitate automated entry processing