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%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
• 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