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%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
• 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