Amber Liquor Bottle Glass Scrap
Processed scrap from amber-colored liquor and pharmaceutical bottles, ready for remelting into new packaging. Classified in HTS 7001.00.51.00 as other glass cullet/waste, valued for its iron oxide tint in recycling.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If specifically from optical or technical glass
Narrower subheading for high-spec glass scrap vs. generic container 'other' category.
If fused into panels/blocks rather than loose mass
Becomes worked glass articles under Chapter 68 if shaped beyond simple crushing.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Spectrographic testing required for PbO content; over 24% shifts to lead crystal rules indirectly
• Bulk pack in gaylords with liners to minimize breakage and contamination during ocean freight
• Verify no organic residues via solvent extraction tests for FDA/USDA compliance if food-contact destined
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