Drawn Frosted Glass Sheets for Privacy Partitions
Drawn frosted glass sheets, 3.5 mm thick and 0.25 m² in area, with an acid-etched frosting for privacy partitions. The frosting is applied during the drawing process before annealing, so the glass is not considered 'worked' per chapter note 2(a), keeping it under tariff item 7004.90.00.
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 frosting is applied after annealing
Post-annealing surface treatment constitutes working, moving the product to heading 7006.
If the frosting is achieved by a coating layer
Coated glass falls under heading 7005.
If the glass is rolled rather than drawn
The production method determines the heading.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Document that the frosting is applied before annealing to ensure classification under heading 7004
• If the frosting is applied after annealing, the glass may be considered worked and fall under heading 7006
• Provide a clear description of the manufacturing process in your customs paperwork
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