Industrial Quartz Block

Sawn rectangular blocks of quartz for laboratory equipment or high-temp crucibles, in raw form. HTS 2506.10.0050 for 'other' quartz slabs, not parts or fabricated items. Distinguishes from optical or synthetic quartz.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ChinaFree+35.0%35%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½MexicoFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermanyFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

6909.90.00.00Higher: 39% vs 35%

If fired into lab crucibles

Fired ceramic quartz articles go to Chapter 69 crucibles.

9001.90.40.00Same rate: 35%

If for optical elements

Chapter note excludes optical quartz elements to 9001.

6815.99Lower: 10% vs 35%

If agglomerated mica-quartz composite

Built-up quartz-mica falls under 6815 per statistical note.

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Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Certify purity levels (>99% SiO2) for industrial end-use claims

β€’ Avoid bundling with machined parts; classify components separately

β€’ Declare intended use as raw material to qualify for lower duties

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