Rectangular Blown Glass for Model Aircraft Canopies

Blown thin glass sheets, 1.4 mm x 0.26 m² max, rectangular blanks for hobby model aircraft windshields. Under HTS 7004.90.05.00 as blown glass sheets not over area limit, not otherwise worked. Chapter notes preserve classification despite shape cutting.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

7003Lower: 16.3% vs 35%

If coloured or opacified during blowing

Coloured drawn/blown glass in 7003; uncoloured rectangular sheets move to 7004.

7019.12.00Higher: 39.8% vs 35%

If processed into glass wool or fiber post-forming

Drawn glass turned into wool (per specific SiO2 definitions) shifts to 7019 from sheets.

7116.20Lower: 10% vs 35%

If set with precious metal frames for jewelry models

Articles of glass combined with precious metals classify under 7116, not plain glass sheets.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Provide area calculations in invoices; CBP may measure randomly for sub-0.26 m² compliance

Specify 'not for aircraft use' if hobby-scale to avoid FAA import scrutiny

Batch similar sizes together for easier HTS uniformity in entry filings

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