Goldstone Glass Decorative Orb from China
A spherical indoor decoration with goldstone effect from copper crystals (metal flecking) suspended within the glass matrix, introduced during the molten phase before solidification. This sparkling orb matches HTS 7013.99.1000 criteria for embedded metal decorations.
Duty Rate — China → United States
32.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Import Tips
• Chemical assays confirming metallic copper content essential for metal flecking verification
• Declare as 'decorative glassware' not 'gemstone imitation' to prevent gem classification
• Package individually to preserve orb integrity and avoid set classification