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U.S. imports of unworked glass rods (HS 700220) totaled $7.9M in April 2026, traded with 12 countries.
Importers of Unworked Glass Rods paid $781K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 9.9% on $7.9M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: April 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.
Monthly import values over time
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7002201000 | RODS OF FUSED QUARTZ OR OTH FUSED SILICA, UNWORKED | $7.6M | 9.19% | $696K |
| 7002205000 | GLASS RODS, UNWORKED, NT FUSD QURTZ OR FUSD SILA | $318K | 26.81% | $85K |
RODS OF FUSED QUARTZ OR OTH FUSED SILICA, UNWORKED
GLASS RODS, UNWORKED, NT FUSD QURTZ OR FUSD SILA
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 7002200000 | GLASS RODS, UNWORKED | $11.3M |
GLASS RODS, UNWORKED
74.9K kg
GLASS ARTICL. FOR CONVEYANCE/PACKING OF GOODS,NESO
HS 701090
TOUGHNED SAFETY GLASS, NOT FOR VEHICULAR USE
HS 700719
OTHER GLASSWARE, NOT LEAD CRYSTAL, NESOI
HS 701399
GLASS WOOL AND ARTICLES OF GLASS WOOL
HS 701980
REAR-VIEW MIRRORS FOR VEHICLES
HS 700910
GLASS MIRRORS, FRAMED, EXC REARVIEW
HS 700992
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| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Carolina | $4.4M | $7.9M | +$3.5M |
| Georgia | $1.8M | $2.5M | +$677K |
| Arizona | $571K | -- | -$571K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| JFK INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, NY | $304K | $6.4M | +$6.1M |
| ATLANTA, GA | $1.1M | $2.0M | +$832K |
| CHARLOTTE, NC | $2.7M | -- | -$2.7M |