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Pulverized Soda-Lime Glass Frit

Ground soda-lime-silica glass turned into fine powder frit for flat glass enamelling and ceramic tiles. HTS 3207.40.10.00 applies to this ground glass form for ceramic and enamelling industries. It serves as a base for opaque glazes.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China6%+37.5%43.5%
🇲🇽Mexico6%+10.0%16%
🇨🇦Canada6%+10.0%16%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+12.5%12.5%

Alternative Classifications

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

3207.30.00.00Lower: 40.6% vs 43.5%

If in granules rather than fully pulverized

Granular form of glass frit is a distinct subheading based on particle size.

7018.10Lower: 12.5% vs 43.5%

If processed into beads or articles

Glass beads or worked forms move to Chapter 70.

2507.00.00.00Lower: 37.5% vs 43.5%

If natural kaolin-based rather than glass

Natural clays for ceramics are Chapter 25, not prepared glass.

Not sure which classification is right?

The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right HTS code — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.

Import Tips & Compliance

• Submit melting point and coefficient of expansion tests for Customs validation

• Comply with anti-dumping duties if sourced from specific countries like China

• Watch for reclassification if packaged for retail rather than industrial bulk