Nepheline Syenite for Fiberglass from China
Low-boron nepheline syenite for E-glass fiberglass reinforcement production. Provides stable alumina-silica ratio for fiber durability. HTS 2529.30.0050 'other' nepheline selected for boron <50ppm specification.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• ICP-MS analysis confirming B2O3 <50ppm prevents borosilicate confusion
• Fusion temp 1450-1480°C verified by thermal analysis
• Silica/alumina ratio 4.5-5.0 maintained within natural nepheline range