2506.10.00.10—Sands (other than natural) containing by weight 95 percent or more of silica and not more than 0.6 percent of oxide of iron
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Plain-English explanation
HTS 2506.10.00.10 is the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule classification for Sands (other than natural) containing by weight 95 percent or more of silica and not more than 0.6 percent of oxide of iron. It's a 10-digit statistical line in Chapter 25: Salt; sulfur; earths and stone; plastering materials, lime and cement, Section V: Mineral Products, used by U.S. Customs and Border Protection to determine the duty rate at entry. 6 active AD/CVD orders flag this code.
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Potentially applicable AD/CVD orders(6)
Active orders that may apply to imports under this HTS code. HTS coverage is advisory — actual scope depends on each order's product description. Run the AD/CVD lookup → to check whether your specific shipment is in scope.
Quartz Surface Products
Quartz Surface Products
Quartz Surface Products
Certain Quartz Surface Products from China
Quartz Surface Products
Quartz Surface Products
Frequently asked questions
What is HTS code 2506.10.00.10?
HTS 2506.10.00.10 is the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule classification for Sands (other than natural) containing by weight 95 percent or more of silica and not more than 0.6 percent of oxide of iron. It belongs to Chapter 25 of the HTSUS.
What is the general duty rate for HTS 2506.10.00.10?
The general (Column 1) duty rate for HTS 2506.10.00.10 is Free. This is the most-favored-nation (MFN) rate that applies to imports from World Trade Organization member countries.
Are there Section 301 or Section 232 tariffs on HTS 2506.10.00.10?
No active Chapter 99 tariff overlays (Section 301, Section 232, IEEPA reciprocal, etc.) currently flag HTS 2506.10.00.10 in Tandom's catalog. Use the calculator's date + origin inputs to confirm against any retroactive overlay you may be filing.
Does HTS 2506.10.00.10 have any antidumping or countervailing duty (AD/CVD) orders?
Yes — 6 AD/CVD orders flag this code: A-489-837 (AD, Türkiye), C-489-838 (CVD, Türkiye), C-570-085 (CVD, China) plus 3 more. Open the code page for deposit rates, scope determinations, and the linked case lookups.
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