Fused Silica Glass Block from China
Solid block of fused silica glass cast in rectangular form for machining into precision components like telescope mirrors. Classified under HTS 7001.00.10.00 for glass in the mass of fused quartz, retaining mass character post-annealing.
Duty Rate — China → United States
35%
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
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
Import Tips
• Document annealing only; any grinding/polishing disqualifies from 'in the mass' status
• Specify transmission spectrum (UV to IR); affects end-use declarations for optics vs refractories
• Insure against thermal shock; recommend heated containers for transoceanic shipping