Pressed Glass Brick Veneers
Pressed glass brick veneers are thin veneers that mimic traditional bricks, pressed from glass for use on interior or exterior walls. These lightweight veneers are easy to install and are fire-rated for safety, making them a popular choice for modern construction. They are classified under this tariff item as other pressed or molded glass articles for building purposes.
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 |
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May require HC Consumer Products Safety depending on intended use (HC21) and Canadian product category (HC29, HC30, HC31, HC32, HC33, HC34, HC35, HC36, HC37); or intended use (HC22, HC23, HC24, HC26, HC27) and Canadian product category (HC37). Matching criteria: Equal To 7016900000; Equal To 7016900000. Logic: MATCH IF (Valid HS Code) AND (Intended Use Code) AND (Valid Canadian Product Category).
CBSA Single Window matching criteria, unknown
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If the veneers are glass cubes or smallwares for mosaics
Glass cubes and smallwares for mosaics are specifically provided for in this subheading.
If the veneers are made of concrete or artificial stone
Articles of cement, concrete or artificial stone are classified in Chapter 68.
If the veneers are multiple-walled insulating units of glass
Multiple-walled insulating units of glass are classified in heading 70.08.
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
• Confirm that the veneers are made of pressed or molded glass and not of other materials, as this determines the classification
• If the veneers are fire-rated, include the certification documents with the import paperwork
• Check if the veneers are considered building materials that require specific approvals from Canadian authorities
Related Products under Tariff item 7016.90.00
Architectural Pressed Glass Tiles
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
Colored molded glass slabs are slab-form molded glass articles used as bricks in artistic building facades and retaining walls. They are slabs or bricks of pressed glass for construction, falling under tariff item 7016.90.00 as 'Other'.
Decorative Construction Glass Slabs
Slabs with embedded patterns, molded for building facades and floors, balancing aesthetics and strength. These slabs are pressed glass articles for construction, classified under tariff item 7016.90.00 as other articles of pressed or moulded glass.
Decorative Glass Building Blocks
Translucent hollow or solid blocks of molded glass used in partition walls and light-diffusing structures for commercial buildings. These blocks are pressed glass articles for construction, classified under tariff item 7016.90.00 as other articles of pressed or moulded glass.
Decorative Glass Construction Slabs
Decorative glass construction slabs are patterned pressed glass slabs for feature walls and facades. They are pressed glass articles used for building purposes, classified under tariff item 7016.90.00 as 'Other' articles of pressed glass for construction.
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.