Fused Quartz Optical Rod from China
A high-purity rod made from fused quartz or fused silica, unworked except for basic forming, used in optical systems and lasers. It falls under HTS 7002.20.10.00 as an unworked rod of fused quartz or other fused silica, prior to any further processing like cutting or polishing.
Duty Rate — China → United States
37.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0225%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.12, 9903.88.17, 9903.88.20, 9903.88.54, 9903.88.59, 9903.88.61, 9903.88.63, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, 9903.88.69, or 9903.88.70, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(c) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(d)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify purity certification to confirm fused quartz composition (SiO2 >99.9%) as per chapter notes including fused silica in 'glass' definition
• Provide mill test reports documenting unworked status to avoid misclassification as worked glass under 7002.32
• Ensure packaging prevents damage, as rods are fragile; declare exact dimensions for accurate valuation