Soda-Lime Glass Microspheres 50-100 Microns from China
These solid soda-lime glass microspheres, with diameters between 50 and 100 microns, are used as fillers in paints and additives in cosmetics. They fall under HTS 7018.20.00.00 because they are glass microspheres not exceeding 1 mm in diameter, distinct from imitation jewelry or ornaments.
Duty Rate — China → United States
42.5%
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 microsphere diameter does not exceed 1 mm via lab certification to avoid reclassification; provide material composition data for customs; watch for contamination that could shift to heading 7003 unworked glass