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Glass Microspheres for Shot Blasting from Germany

Precision glass microspheres ≤1 mm used as abrasive media in shot peening for metal surface finishing. Fits HTS 7018.90.50.00 for glass microspheres not exceeding 1 mm in diameter. Uniform spherical shape ensures consistent blasting impact.

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

• Include material safety data sheets confirming non-hazardous glass beads

• Declare grade/size specs to match microsphere subheading

• Bulk container requirements for industrial quantities