Clear Blown Glass for Shadow Boxes
A high-clarity blown glass sheet, 1.7 mm thick and 0.18 m² in area, cut to rectangular shape for use in shadow box picture displays. It is unworked beyond the drawing/blowing process and cutting, so it qualifies as 'other glass' under tariff item 7004.90.00. The chapter notes confirm that cutting to shape does not affect classification of glass in sheets.
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 glass is cast or rolled rather than drawn or blown
Cast or rolled glass in sheets falls under heading 70.03, not 70.04.
If the glass has an absorbent, reflecting, or non-reflecting layer
Glass with such a microscopically thin coating is classified in heading 70.05.
If the glass has been bent, edge-worked, or otherwise worked after annealing
Worked glass of heading 70.03, 70.04, or 70.05 is classified in heading 70.06.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Ensure the glass is not further worked (e.g
• tempered, laminated, or edged) to stay under 7004.90.00
• Declare the exact thickness and area on the customs invoice to support classification
• Keep records of the manufacturing process in case CBSA requests verification
Related Products under Tariff item 7004.90.00
Architectural Partition Drawn Glass Sheets
Thin rectangular drawn glass sheets over 0.26 m² area and under 1.5 mm thickness for interior partitions in offices. These sheets are unworked beyond drawing and cutting, falling under tariff item 7004.90.00 as other drawn glass in sheets.
Blown Glass Observation Window Sheets
Blown glass sheets, 2.4 mm thick and 0.18 m² in area, intended for small observation windows in equipment housings. Produced by the blowing process and not further worked, these sheets meet the criteria for blown glass in sheets under tariff item 7004.90.00.
Blown Glass Panel for Mini Greenhouse
Rectangular blown glass panel, 1.8 mm thick and 0.24 m² area, designed for small greenhouse or terrarium construction. These panels are unworked beyond blowing and cutting, falling under tariff item 7004.90.00 as other blown glass in sheets.
Blown Glass Rectangle for Picture Frame Glazing
Hand-blown clear glass sheets in rectangular shape, 1.2 mm thick and 0.20 m² area, designed for picture frame covers. These sheets are not otherwise worked beyond the drawing or blowing process and cutting to shape, as permitted by Chapter Note 2(b). They fall under tariff item 7004.90.00 as other blown glass in sheets.
Blown Glass Sheet for Small Display Cases
A thin blown glass sheet, 2.5 mm thick and 0.20 m² in area, designed for the fronts of miniature display cases. The glass is unworked and produced by blowing, fitting the description of blown glass in sheets under tariff item 7004.90.00.
Blown Glass Shelf Insert Panel
1.9 mm thick blown glass rectangular panel of 0.26 m² exactly, for inserting into display shelves. These panels are unworked beyond blowing and cutting, classified under tariff item 7004.90.00 as other blown glass in sheets.