Anti-Glare Etched Glass with Absorbing Layer from China

Pattern-etched glass from 7004 base, engraved for diffusion and coated with infrared-absorbing layer to cut glare. The chemical compound layer absorbs light per chapter definition, worked post-annealing. Used in display cases and museum exhibits.

Duty Rate — China → United States

39.9%

Rate breakdown

9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)

Import Tips

Submit coating composition analysis (e.g

metal oxide specs) to confirm 'absorbent layer' per chapter note

Ensure invoices specify 'engraved/etched' working and base from 7003-7005

Avoid misdeclaration as labware (7017)—emphasize architectural/display use