Ceramic Glass Frit Powder

Pulverized glass frit made from sintered glass compositions, ground to fine powder for ceramic tile production and enamelling. Classified under HTS 3207.40.10.00 as ground glass in powder form used in the ceramic industry. It acts as a flux in glazes for smooth fusing at high temperatures.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China6%+35.0%41%
🇲🇽Mexico6%+10.0%16%
🇨🇦Canada6%+10.0%16%
🇩🇪Germany6%+10.0%16%
🇯🇵Japan6%+10.0%16%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

3207.20.00.00Lower: 39.9% vs 41%

If prepared as vitrifiable enamels or glazes rather than plain ground glass

Preparations specifically mixed for enamelling shift to heading 3207.20, per chapter notes on prepared products.

6902.10.10.00Lower: 35% vs 41%

If already applied to ceramic ware

Finished ceramic articles with applied frit are classified in Chapter 69, not as raw preparations.

3824.99Lower: 15% vs 41%

If chemically modified as a prepared binder for ceramics

Certain chemical preparations not fitting Chapter 32 go to Chapter 38 as chemical products.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide manufacturer specs confirming vitrifiable properties and end-use in ceramics to support classification

Label containers with frit composition to comply with REACH or TSCA chemical regulations