Unworked Soda-Lime Glass Rods from China
Cylindrical soda-lime glass rods that are unworked, meaning they have not undergone processes like cutting, grinding, or polishing beyond basic forming and annealing. These rods fall under HTS 7002.20.50.00 as unworked glass rods other than those of fused quartz or other fused silica, used primarily as raw material for further manufacturing.
Duty Rate — China → United States
43.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify the glass composition to confirm it is not fused quartz or silica, as those classify under 7002.20.10.00
• Provide certificates of analysis showing unworked status (no drawing to precise dimensions or surface treatment beyond annealing)
• Avoid misclassification as worked rods in 7002.32 if any seaming or fire polishing has occurred