Recycled Soda-Lime Glass Cullet
Crushed fragments of post-consumer soda-lime glass bottles and jars, sorted by color for recycling. This cullet is classified under tariff item 7001.00.00 as waste and scrap of glass, suitable for remelting into new containers, 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 scrap is actually glass fibre rather than cullet
Glass fibre and articles thereof fall under heading 70.20.
Not sure which classification is right?
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
• Ensure the cullet is sorted by color and free from contaminants to support classification as waste and scrap
• Document the recycling process and source to confirm it is post-consumer material
• Check whether the cullet qualifies for duty-free entry under trade agreements with your country of origin
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