Smartphone LCD Cover Glass Substrate from Japan
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 — 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
• 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