Glass Frosting Machine from Germany
An automated conveyor machine that applies hydrofluoric acid etching followed by neutralization to create frosted glass surfaces. This process is a form of cold working of glass, as it modifies the surface without heating, and is therefore classified under tariff item 8464.90.00 for machine-tools for cold working glass.
Duty Rate — Germany → Canada
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Vehicles and Engine Emissions Program · May be required · on some HTS numbers under this code
May require ECCC Vehicles and Engine Emissions Program depending on the full 10-digit classification number (only some numbers under this code are listed). Matching criteria: Equal To 8464900010; Equal To 8464900090. Logic: MATCH IF (Valid HS Code).
CBSA Single Window matching criteria, unknown
Import Tips
• Ensure the machine is declared as a machine-tool for cold working glass under 8464.90.00
• Have documentation ready showing the etching process is chemical and occurs at ambient temperature to support classification
• Verify if any environmental regulations apply to the use of hydrofluoric acid in your facility