Engraved Glass Butter Dish from Japan
A decorative glass dish specifically for holding butter at the table, with fine engravings of floral motifs. Classified under HTS 7013.49.30.00 due to its engraved surface, value over $3 but not over $5, and use in table settings excluding drinking glasses.
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
• Document the engraving process and dimensions to differentiate from plain glassware and justify the value bracket
• Avoid common pitfalls like undervaluation by providing commercial invoices with unit pricing and total shipment value breakdowns
• Ensure packaging labels indicate 'for table use' to prevent misclassification as general household goods