Unworked Soda-Lime Glass Balls from Japan
Spherical soda-lime glass balls, unworked except for annealing, used as precursors for manufacturing precision bearings and valves. They fall under HTS 7002.10.20.00 as 'other' glass balls not classified as microspheres of heading 7018, with no further processing beyond basic forming.
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
• Verify balls are unworked (no cutting, grinding, or polishing post-annealing) to avoid reclassification under heading 7007 as worked glass
• Provide mill test certificates confirming composition and dimensions to demonstrate compliance with 'balls other than microspheres' criteria