Fused Quartz Glass Lumps from Japan
High-purity fused quartz glass in irregular lump form, created by fusing silica at high temperatures into a massive, unworked state. Falls under HTS 7001.00.20.00 per Chapter 70 note including fused quartz as 'glass in the mass, other', ideal for remelting in optics production.
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
• Include lab analysis proving silica content >99% to confirm fused quartz status under Chapter 70 definitions
• Avoid packaging that suggests worked glass; ship in bulk to prevent reclassification as articles