Cut Patterned Rocks Glass from Japan
6-ounce rocks glass with diamond-cut patterns, valued $3.90. Under HTS 7013.37.30.00 for engraved drinking glasses in $3-$5 range, intended for table whiskey service. Ordinary glass, post-annealing worked per chapter notes.
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 annealing process details if questioned on 'worked' status
• Customs may inspect for machine vs hand-cutting; document artisanal methods
• Value based on export price, not retail, for accurate duty calculation