2506.10.00.10/Optical Grade Silica Sand 99.5% SiO2/Japan

Optical Grade Silica Sand 99.5% SiO2 from Japan

Ultra-pure artificial sand from quartz crushing, with 99.5% silica and iron oxide below 0.03%, ideal for fiber optic and pharmaceutical glass. Classified in HTS 2506.10.0010 due to its non-natural processing and precise purity meeting the code's chemical thresholds. This sand ensures minimal impurities for premium glass clarity.

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

• Include certificates of analysis (COA) from accredited labs showing exact SiO2/Fe2O3 ratios to support 2506.10.0010 declaration

• Label packaging clearly as 'artificial quartz sand' to differentiate from beach/dune sands in 2505 during customs review