Borosilicate Glass Chunks

Massive chunks of borosilicate glass, known for thermal resistance, in unworked form straight from the melting furnace. HTS 7001.00.20.00 applies to this 'other glass in the mass' used as raw material for labware and cookware manufacturing.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³China3%+35.0%38%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½Mexico3%+10.0%13%
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦Canada3%+10.0%13%
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermany3%+10.0%13%
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅Japan3%+10.0%13%

Alternative Classifications

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

7001.00.10.00Lower: 35% vs 38%

If derived from broken lab glassware

Recycled borosilicate fragments are cullet/scrap, not virgin mass.

7002.32.00Higher: 41% vs 38%

If formed into tubes before export

Even unwrought tubes are 'drawn glass' under heading 7002.

7017.10.30Lower: 35% vs 38%

If for laboratory use if sold as finished labware

End-use as lab articles shifts to heading 7017.

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Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Label with boric oxide content to distinguish from soda-lime; helps CBP verify non-waste status

β€’ Use ISF filings for bulk glass shipments over 100kgs to preempt holds