Float Glass Manufacturing Cullet
Internal factory scrap from float glass production lines, consisting of crushed clear glass trimmings and rejects. This pre-consumer waste is classified under tariff item 7001.00.00 as waste and scrap of glass, ideal for looping back into sheet glass production, and is not excluded by the cathode-ray tube provision.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
| Origin Country | MFN Tariff | Surtaxes | Total Effective Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳China | Free | — | Free |
| 🇲🇽Mexico | Free | — | Free |
| 🇺🇸United States | Free | — | Free |
| 🇩🇪Germany | Free | — | Free |
| 🇯🇵Japan | Free | — | Free |
More Specific Codes
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the glass has been worked but is not yet waste
Worked glass of heading 70.06 is classified there even if it has the character of an article.
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The Tariff Assistant works through the GRI rules on your specific product to reach the right tariff item — and can price the duty on it in the same conversation.
Import Tips & Compliance
• Document that the cullet is pre-consumer waste from float glass production to support classification
• Ensure the material is free from coatings or other additives that could affect its recyclability
• Verify whether the cullet qualifies for duty-free entry under trade agreements with your country of origin
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