Soda-Lime Glass Microspheres 50-100 Microns from Japan
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 — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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