Glass Manufacturing Calcareous Stone from Japan
Calcareous stone flux for soda-lime glass production, providing network stabilization. Though glass-making, classified under HTS 2521.00.00.00 as limestone used for lime manufacture (soda-lime process). Specific silica-calcia ratios required.
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
• Glass producer specs must reference limestone flux role
• Distinguish from silica sand (2505)