Precision Glass Balls 5.5mm for Bearings from Japan
Unworked glass spheres of 5.5 mm diameter designed for use in precision instruments and low-friction bearings. Classified in HTS 7002.10.10.00 as unworked glass balls under 6 mm, with no polishing, cutting, or coatings applied before annealing per chapter definitions.
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
• Declare intended end-use only if requested; classification based on objective characteristics like size and unworked state
• Include supplier specs confirming no post-annealing working to prevent shifts to laboratory glassware headings
• Watch for contamination with worked balls in shipments, requiring separate invoicing for compliance