Tempered Balcony Railing Glass from Japan
Heat-tempered glass panels for balcony railings in high-rise buildings, ensuring pedestrian safety with fracture-resistant properties. Classified in HTS 7007.19.00.00 for other toughened safety glass applications. Often 10-15mm thick with satin finish options.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Include engineering calculations proving compliance with local building codes like IBC standards
• Document the thermal tempering process details to distinguish from wired or patterned safety glass
• Separate shipments of drilled vs. undrilled panels to maintain accurate HTS declarations