Solar Panel Cover Glass Drawn Sheets from Japan
Large-area drawn glass sheets (>0.26 m², <1.5 mm thick) serving as protective covers for photovoltaic solar panels. Meets HTS 7004.90.10.00 criteria as unworked drawn glass in rectangular sheets, providing transparency and durability. Ideal for thin-film solar applications.
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
• Certify no anti-reflective coatings were applied post-annealing, as those qualify as 'worked' under chapter notes
• Use precise area calculations in invoices; sheets exactly at 0.26 m² may face scrutiny
• Differentiate from patterned glass (7003) by providing smooth surface photos and specs