Opacified White Float Glass Sheet 12mm
A 12mm thick float glass sheet opacified white throughout the mass, designed for backlit panels and diffusers in commercial interiors. It falls under tariff item 7005.21.00 as non-wired float glass that is opacified throughout and surface polished, with no additional working.
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 a reflective or non-reflective layer
Such coated float glass is excluded from 7005.21.00.
If the glass is cut to shape with further processing like drilling or edging
Further worked glass falls under heading 70.06.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Confirm the glass is not laminated or wired, as those would fall under different headings
• Keep records showing the opacification is integral to the glass mass, not a coating
• If the glass is imported with holes or cut to specific shapes for panels, it may be classified under 7006.00.00 instead
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