Low-E Absorbent Layer Rolled Glass Sheets from Japan
Rolled glass sheets with a microscopically thin metal oxide layer applied before annealing to absorb infrared light for energy-efficient windows. Fits 7003.12.00.00 as cast/rolled nonwired sheets with an absorbent layer per chapter note (b), not regarded as worked. Layer enhances thermal performance while retaining transparency.
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
• Include technical specs showing layer applied pre-annealing to qualify under chapter note (a)
• Avoid importing post-annealed coated sheets, as they become 'worked' and move to 7007/7008
• Certify layer as absorbent/reflecting (not decorative) to prevent duty disputes