Seamed Soda Glass Rods Unworked from Mexico
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 — Mexico → United States
16%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.5510%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.94, articles the product of Mexico, 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