Kinetic Sand from Japan
Kinetic Sand is a flowable, moldable silica-based paste that sticks to itself but not hands, ideal for children's sandcastle building. It fits HTS 3407.00.20.00 as a modeling paste for amusement, with its unique surface tension properties akin to surface-active preparations.
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
• Submit silica dust exposure data and Prop 65 warnings for California compliance on sand compounds
• Classify by paste binder as principal material, not sand content, to maintain 3407 heading
• Include play pattern videos in rulings requests to affirm amusement use over abrasive cleaners