Cast Glass U-Channel Profile
U-shaped profiles made from cast glass, used in architectural glazing systems for curtain walls. These profiles are formed by casting and not otherwise worked beyond basic shaping before annealing, falling under tariff item 7003.30.00.
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 |
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the U-channel profiles are further worked (e.g., drilled, edged, or polished) after casting
Heading 7006 covers glass that has been worked beyond the basic shaping allowed in heading 7003.
If the profiles are made of metal or combined with metal frames for curtain wall systems
Heading 7308 covers metal structures and parts for buildings, which may apply if the product is primarily metal.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the U-channel profiles are not fitted with frames or hardware, as that could exclude them under chapter note 1(d) for vehicle windows or shift classification
• Document the casting process and absence of post-annealing work to support the tariff classification
• Check if the profiles have any absorbent or reflecting layers and describe them accurately in the import declaration
Related Products under Tariff item 7003.30.00
Cast Glass Decorative Profile Strip
Decorative strip profiles cast in wavy shapes from glass, used for edging in interior design. These profiles are not otherwise worked beyond casting and shaping before annealing, qualifying under tariff item 7003.30.00 for cast glass profiles.
Cast Glass Hollow Profile Tube
Hollow tubular profiles cast from glass, used in lighting diffusers and structural columns. These profiles are cast to shape and not otherwise worked, falling under tariff item 7003.30.00 for cast glass profiles.
Cast Glass I-Beam Profile
I-beam shaped profiles cast from glass, designed for load-bearing applications in modern glass architecture. These profiles may feature an infrared-absorbing layer but are not otherwise worked, qualifying under tariff item 7003.30.00 for cast glass profiles.
Patterned Rolled Glass L-Profile
L-shaped profiles with a patterned rolled surface, used for decorative balustrades and railings. These profiles are rolled glass not otherwise worked, and may include non-reflecting layers, qualifying under tariff item 7003.30.00.
Rolled Glass Angle Profile Bar
Angle bar profiles from rolled glass, used for corner reinforcements in glass facades. These profiles are unworked beyond rolling and shaping, and may have reflecting layers, falling under tariff item 7003.30.00.
Rolled Glass T-Section Profile
T-section profiles produced from rolled glass, commonly used in structural glazing for partitions and facades. These profiles are rolled glass in profile form, potentially with a reflecting layer for energy efficiency, and not otherwise worked, qualifying under tariff item 7003.30.00.