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%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
• 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