Pressed Glass Butter Dish from Japan
A clear pressed glass dish designed to hold butter sticks or pats for table use, valued between $3 and $5 each. It falls under HTS 7013.42.30.00 as glassware for table purposes, other than drinking glasses, made from glass with low thermal expansion coefficient and not glass-ceramics.
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
• Verify the linear coefficient of expansion does not exceed 5 x 10-6 per Kelvin (0-300°C) via manufacturer specs to confirm classification
• Provide detailed value invoices showing unit price $3-$5; undervaluation leads to audits
• Ensure no lead content over 24% to avoid misclassification as lead crystal under 7013.22