Large Blown Glass Sheet for Picture Frame Backing from Japan
Rectangular blown glass sheets over 0.65 m² area and >3.5 mm thick, supplied for use as protective backing in oversized picture frames. Meets HTS 7004.90.40.00 as blown glass in rectangular sheets, not otherwise worked post-annealing.
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
• Document production method as blown or drawn glass; float process shifts to 7005
• Measure area precisely (length x width >0.65 m²) as customs verifies dimensions during inspection
• Avoid any polishing or drilling before export, as that constitutes 'otherwise worked' moving to 7006