Smartphone LCD Cover Glass Substrate from Germany
Surface-ground float glass under 0.65 m² with oleophobic non-reflecting coating, less than 10 mm thick, engineered for LCD cover lenses in mobile phones. Prevents glare while maintaining touch sensitivity. Classed in 7005.29.04 for LCD-specific small sheets.
Duty Rate — Germany → United States
10%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.3910%Section 301 (forced labor) — European Union member state (col1 rate < 10 percent): MFN < 10% → total duty capped at 10%
Import Tips
• Obtain supplier affidavits confirming LCD end-use to differentiate from general smartphone glass
• Watch for chemical treatment post-polish; may constitute 'other working' per chapter note (a)
• Use precise calipers for thickness/area; customs audits frequently challenge these specs