Drawn Soda-Lime Glass Sheet for Laboratory Slides from China

Thin drawn glass sheets, rectangular in shape, measuring 0.1 mm thick and 0.25 m² in area, used primarily for manufacturing microscope slides. Classified under HTS 7004.90.05.00 as drawn glass in sheets not over 1.5 mm thick and not over 0.26 m², without further working beyond possible annealing. Meets chapter notes as not 'worked' pre-annealing and cut to shape does not change classification.

Duty Rate — China → United States

35%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)

Import Tips

Verify exact dimensions and thickness with calipers to confirm under 1.5 mm and 0.26 m²; provide measurement certificates to CBP

Include mill test reports confirming drawn glass process and absence of absorbent/reflecting layers unless declared

Avoid common pitfall of misclassifying as float glass (7005); ensure documentation specifies 'drawn' production method