2506.10.00.10/Optical Grade Silica Sand 99.5% SiO2/Mexico

Optical Grade Silica Sand 99.5% SiO2 from Mexico

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 — Mexico → United States

10%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter

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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