Seeded Murano Glass Tumbler from Japan
A drinking tumbler colored prior to solidification with random seeds (unmelted glass particles) distributed throughout, giving a textured, artisanal appearance typical of Murano style. For table use, it falls under HTS 7013.99.1000 for its characteristic seed inclusions.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
15%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%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 equal to or greater than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Provide furnace process descriptions confirming seeds introduced in molten batch before forming
• Test for food safety compliance as tableware; ensure no leaching from inclusions
• Differentiate from machine-made glass with intentional defects via artisan certification