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
16%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
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