Office Glass Paperweight from Japan
A 4-inch round glass dome paperweight for office desks, plain molded glass valued at $2 each. HTS 7013.99.50 covers office/similar purpose glassware in this value range, excluding decorated/lab items.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
30%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.480%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate ≥ 12.5 percent): MFN >= 12.5% → no additional duty
Import Tips
• Describe as 'office decoration' not lab; 7017 lab glass has different duties
• Provide weight/value proofs; lightweight items often undervalued
• Ship in protective foam to prevent breakage claims affecting declared value