Industrial Filler Glass Balls 1.5mm from Japan
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.
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
• 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