Millefiori Murano Glass Vase from Japan
A decorative vase featuring intricate millefiori patterns where colorful glass canes with cross-sectional floral designs are embedded into the glass body prior to solidification. This artisanal Italian-style glassware is used for indoor decoration and falls under HTS 7013.99.1000 due to its millefiori technique.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate ≥ 12.5 percent): MFN >= 12.5% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Verify the millefiori or embedded decoration was created prior to solidification via manufacturer affidavits to confirm HTS 7013.99.1000 classification
• Provide lab analysis if questioned on whether patterns qualify as 'glass pictorial scenes' or metal flecking
• Avoid misclassification as simple colored glass by documenting the pre-solidification process