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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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