Engraved Highball Glass from Japan
Tall 10-ounce highball glass engraved with monogram initials, retailing at $4.80 each. Classified in HTS 7013.37.30.00 as other cut or engraved drinking glasses valued over $3 but not over $5 for table/kitchen use. Meets criteria excluding glass-ceramics and lead crystal.
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
• Obtain supplier affidavits on glass composition to refute glass-ceramic doubts
• Avoid over-declaring value; use transaction value method with proof
• Segregate shipments by engraving depth if varying, as shallow may not qualify