Conductive Silver-Coated Glass Microspheres from Germany
Glass microspheres (40-80 microns) with vacuum-deposited silver coating for conductive adhesives and electronics. Falls under HTS 7018.20.00.00 as base glass microspheres ≤1 mm, with coating not affecting primary glass classification per chapter notes.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92 and 9903.05.97, articles the product of a member state of the European Union, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 10 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Document coating thickness to prove it doesn't constitute 'metal article'; segregate from uncoated beads; test for tariff shift if assembled abroad