Expandable Glass Microspheres K15/250 from Japan
Pre-expanded borosilicate glass microspheres (10-250 microns unexpanded) that foam when heated, used in thermoplastics. Falls under HTS 7018.20.00.00 as glass microspheres ≤1 mm in delivered state.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Document expansion temperature specs; ensure sealed moisture-proof packaging; test particle count per gram