2506.10.00.10/Low-Iron Silica Sand for Flat Glass Production/Japan

Low-Iron Silica Sand for Flat Glass Production from Japan

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 — 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%

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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