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%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
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