High-Density Glass Balls for Shot Blasting from Japan
Unworked glass balls serving as preforms for abrasive media in shot peening. Classified 7002.10.20.00 as other balls, unworked status preserved under chapter notes.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide density and hardness specs to justify industrial ball classification vs. consumer products
• Ensure no pre-grading by size; uniform sorting could imply working under 7007