Glass Microspheres for Shot Blasting from Japan
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 — 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
• Include material safety data sheets confirming non-hazardous glass beads
• Declare grade/size specs to match microsphere subheading
• Bulk container requirements for industrial quantities