Fire-Rated Glass Blocks
Molded glass blocks engineered for fire-resistant walls in commercial construction, meeting fire ratings for 60-120 minutes. These blocks are pressed glass articles for building safety applications, classified under tariff item 7016.90.00 as other articles of pressed or moulded glass.
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 blocks are laminated safety glass
Laminated safety glass is classified in heading 70.07.
If the blocks are small glass cubes for mosaics
Glass cubes and smallwares for mosaics are covered under this subheading.
If the blocks have optical properties
Signalling glassware and optically worked glass are in heading 70.14.
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
• Provide fire-rating certificates to support classification as construction glass
• Ensure the blocks are not framed or fitted with electrical devices, which would exclude them from Chapter 70
• Confirm they are not part of a window assembly for vehicles
Related Products under Tariff item 7016.90.00
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Architectural pressed glass tiles, with color embedded during molding, are custom-made for building facades. They are articles of pressed glass of a kind used for building or construction purposes, falling under tariff item 7016.90.00 as 'Other' articles in this heading.
Colored Molded Glass Slabs
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Decorative Construction Glass Slabs
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Decorative Glass Building Blocks
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Decorative Glass Construction Slabs
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Garden Path Glass Bricks
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