Segmented Hollow Sphere for Watch Prototyping

Precision-cut hollow glass sphere segments for prototype watch crystals, bent and rough-formed only. Classed in HTS 7015.90.20.00 as manufacture intermediates for such glasses. Used in R&D for new timepiece designs.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³ChinaFree+17.5%17.5%
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½MexicoFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺGermanyFree+10.0%10%
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

9027.90Lower: 10% vs 17.5%

If for lab instruments like microscopes

Instrument parts classify in Chapter 90.

6806.20.00Higher: 35% vs 17.5%

If puffed mineral wool not meeting glass wool specs

Non-compliant mineral wools go to 6806 per chapter note.

7017.90.10Higher: 35% vs 17.5%

If fused quartz lab ware

Fused quartz articles shift to 7017.

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Import Tips & Compliance

β€’ Invoice as 'prototyping blanks'; small qty flags ok

β€’ Avoid prototype misclass as samples

β€’ Cert no coatings

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