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
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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