Borosilicate Hollow Glass Microspheres Type A from Germany
Hollow borosilicate glass microspheres averaging 30-120 microns in diameter serve as lightweight fillers in syntactic foams for aerospace composites. Classified under HTS 7018.20.00.00 as glass microspheres ≤1 mm, excluding imitation pearls or lamp-worked ornaments.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Include density and wall thickness specs in documentation; ensure 'hollow' nature doesn't trigger chemical treatment scrutiny; separate from solid beads to prevent mixing with heading 7018.10