Amber Liquor Bottle Glass Scrap from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• 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