Industrial Filler Glass Balls 1.5mm

Unworked glass microspheres at 1.5 mm for use as fillers in composites and paints. Classified under HTS 7002.10.10.00 as balls not over 6 mm, unworked without coatings or surface treatments.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China3.9%+35.0%38.9%
🇲🇽Mexico3.9%+10.0%13.9%
🇨🇦Canada3.9%+10.0%13.9%
🇩🇪Germany3.9%+10.0%13.9%
🇯🇵Japan3.9%+10.0%13.9%

Alternative Classifications

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

3824.40Lower: 15% vs 38.9%

If pre-mixed as prepared binders

Chemical preparations containing glass balls shift to Chapter 38.

7006.00.20Higher: 41.4% vs 38.9%

If with reflecting metal coatings

Chapter notes on coated glass apply to 7006 even if retaining article character.

7019Lower: 14.3% vs 38.9%

If fused silica wool form

Fused silica specifics covered under 7019 wool definitions.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Test for density uniformity; variations may indicate working, risking reclassification

Declare bulk packaging vs retail to avoid set classifications

Ensure silica content docs if bordering glass wool definitions

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