Seamed Soda Glass Rods Unworked from Germany
Unworked seamed glass rods made from soda-lime glass, featuring a longitudinal seam from the drawing process, annealed but not cut or surfaced. HTS 7002.20.50.00 covers these as other unworked rods, used in rod drawing or tube production.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Photographic evidence of seam and unworked surfaces helps CBP verify against worked rod claims
• Ensure declaration specifies 'unworked' to avoid higher duties on fabricated glass
• Batch testing for impurities prevents reclassification if silica content suggests fused quartz