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Drawn Glass Cylinders for Laboratory Tubes from Japan

These are cylindrical glass tubes made from drawn glass of heading 7003, 7004 or 7005, which have been cut to precise lengths but remain unpolished and not surface ground. They fall under HTS 7006.00.20.00 as drawn glass that is edge-worked through cutting but not further processed like polishing. Ideal for manufacturing scientific glassware.

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 the glass originates from headings 7003, 7004, or 7005 and confirm no surface grinding or polishing has occurred to avoid misclassification

• Provide detailed invoices specifying drawing process, dimensions, and any edge-working to support Customs valuation and classification