Sodium Silicate Lumps (Solid Glass) from Japan
Solid lumps or cullet of sodium silicate, also called solid water glass, used in glass manufacturing and refractories. Falls under HTS 2839.19.00.00 as other commercial sodium silicates. These are melted and processed into various industrial products.
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
• Provide assay reports confirming sodium silicate composition; secure packaging against breakage for bulk shipments; verify not classifiable as waste glass under Chapter 70