Neutral Glass Rods for Pharmaceutical Tubing from Japan
Unworked neutral-type glass rods intended for drawing into pharmaceutical tubing, annealed post-forming with no additional working. These fit HTS 7002.20.50.00 as other unworked rods due to their raw state before ampoule or vial production.
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
• Provide pharmacopeia compliance docs showing low alkali leaching for neutral glass verification
• Declare intended use carefully; end-use for pharma doesn't change raw material classification
• Avoid bundling with drawn tubes to prevent set classification under 7002.32 or 7010