Unworked Soda-Lime Glass Balls from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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