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LCD Glass Substrate for Smartphones from Japan

Thin float glass sheets, surface polished with a non-reflecting layer, measuring 0.4 m² and 0.65 mm thick, specifically engineered for liquid crystal displays in smartphones. Classified under HTS 7005.29.14.10 due to its suitability for LCDs, sheet form under 5 mm thick, and area between 0.65-0.8 m², without further working beyond polishing. It meets chapter notes as non-wired glass with a microscopically thin functional layer.

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

• Verify sheet dimensions and thickness certification to confirm <5mm and 0.65-0.8m² area for this subheading; provide lab test reports on request

• Document the non-reflecting layer specs per chapter note (c) to avoid misclassification as plain float glass

• Ensure supplier declarations confirm LCD suitability to prevent shifts to general glass sheets