U.S. exports of Unworked Glass Rods (HS 700220) totaled $12.5M in August 2026.
Importers of Unworked Glass Rods paid $731K in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 8.60% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Unworked Glass Rods imports of $8.5M in August 2026 ran 22% above the year-to-date monthly average of $7.0M.
Last updated: August 2026 dataUnworked glass rods enter the US under two distinct tariff lines: fused quartz or fused silica rods (7002201000) and all other unworked glass rods (7002205000), a split that matters because high-purity fused silica commands premium pricing and serves semiconductor and optical fiber manufacturing. France and Germany are the leading suppliers, reflecting Europe's concentration of specialty glass producers, with Japan and China also significant sources. Importers should confirm the silica content and fusion method at the time of entry, as misclassification between the fused-quartz and non-fused-quartz lines is a common audit trigger.
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The key distinction is whether the rod is made from fused quartz or fused silica — materials produced by melting high-purity silicon dioxide. Rods meeting that specification fall under 7002201000; all other unworked glass rods, regardless of composition, fall under 7002205000. Manufacturer certificates of composition are typically required to support the fused-silica classification.
Fused silica and quartz rods are primary inputs for semiconductor fabrication equipment, optical fiber preforms, and laboratory instruments. Other glass rods serve the scientific glassware, neon sign, and decorative arts sectors. The specific end use can affect whether any Section 301 exposure on Chinese-origin goods is a cost factor worth evaluating.
Subheading 2 of 5 in heading 7002
Subheading 700220 · $12.5M of $33.7M
ImportsExports
Imports
$8.5MYoY · free account
Exports
$12.5MYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $82.9M of Unworked Glass Rods and exported $102.9M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
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HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7002201000 | Rods of Fused Quartz or Oth Fused Silica, Unworked | $7.8M | 7.68% | 100.00% | $598K |
| 7002205000 | Glass Rods, Unworked, Nt Fusd Qurtz or Fusd Sila | $718K | 18.56% | 100.00% | $133K |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 7002200000 | Glass Rods, Unworked | $12.5M |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
Exports · August 2026
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China and India together take 72% of it.
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duty collected equals 8.60% of imports for consumption.