Purified Quartz Sand for Lamp Tubing Glass from Japan
Artificial sand from selected quartz, 98.5% SiO2 and <0.1% iron, for borosilicate glass in fluorescent lamps and tubes. HTS 2506.10.0010 covers this due to flotation purification process meeting non-natural sand criteria and purity specs.
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%
Import Tips
• Obtain pre-shipment purity guarantees from suppliers to streamline FDA/CBP inspections if glass contacts food