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%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
• 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