Rough Quartz Crystals from Japan

Natural quartz crystals mined from deposits, typically in irregular shapes without further processing beyond extraction. Classified under HTS 2506.10.00 as quartz other than natural sands, distinct from processed or crushed forms. Used primarily for industrial grinding into powders or as raw material for silicon production.

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

• Verify origin certificates to distinguish from natural sands under 2505; ensure no sawing or shaping exceeds 'merely cut' to avoid reclassification

• Common pitfall: mislabeling as silica sand leading to incorrect duties