Optical Glass Balls 5mm Unworked

Specialty optical crown glass spheres at 5 mm, unworked for preforms in lens manufacturing. HTS 7002.10.10.00 covers these as unworked balls under 6 mm, prior to any grinding or polishing.

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.

9001.90.40Lower: 35% vs 38.9%

If worked into optical elements

Finished optical glass components classify in Chapter 90, not raw unworked balls.

7003Lower: 16.3% vs 38.9%

If cast/molded sheets rather than balls

Unworked cast glass in other forms goes to 7003 subheadings by profile.

7013.91.50Lower: 23.5% vs 38.9%

If containing ≥24% lead monoxide

Subheading notes define lead crystal for specific glass articles.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Specify refractive index in docs if relevant, but it doesn't affect base classification

Segregate from worked optical elements to prevent erroneous 7015 duties

Comply with ITAR if for defense optics, separate from tariff classification

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