Surface Ground Opacified Frosted Glass 6.5mm from Japan
6.5mm float glass opacified and merely surface ground for a frosted effect, nonwired sheets. Meets HTS 7005.21.10.30 criteria: opacified, 5-<10mm thick, polished/ground but not otherwise worked. Popular for office partitions and bathroom glass.
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
• Test for uniform opacification; patchy treatment risks 'surface worked' misclassification
• Declare exact surface treatment (acid etch vs grind) in entry docs
• Package vertically to minimize contact and maintain sheet integrity