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Seamed Soda Glass Rods Unworked from Japan

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 — 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

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