Double-Pane Insulated Glass Unit from Japan
A multiple-walled insulating unit consisting of two glass panes separated by an air or gas-filled spacer, designed primarily for use in windows to reduce heat transfer. It falls under HTS 7008.00.00.00 as it is a multiple-walled insulating unit of glass, meeting the definition without further processing beyond assembly. These units enhance energy efficiency in residential and commercial buildings.
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
• Verify the unit's hermetic seal integrity and gas fill type (e.g
• argon) with test certificates to comply with energy standards like NFRC
• Include detailed assembly diagrams and spacer material specs in documentation to avoid misclassification as unfinished sheets