Fused Silica Laboratory Stirring Rod from Japan
Straight unworked rod of fused silica used in chemical laboratories for mixing reagents without contamination. Falls under HTS 7002.20.10.00 as an unworked rod of fused quartz/silica per the tariff hierarchy for balls, rods, or tubes.
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
• Label with exact SiO2 content to distinguish from regular glass under chapter definitions
• Package individually wrapped to prevent chipping, which could trigger 'worked' classification
• Reference ASTM standards for lab glass in import documentation