Red Railroad Signal Glass Lens from Japan
A colored glass disc used in railroad signaling lanterns to indicate stop or danger positions. It falls under HTS 7014.00.50.00 as signaling glassware that is not optically worked, meaning it lacks ground or polished surfaces for precision optics. This raw colored glass provides visual signaling without advanced optical processing.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• Verify the glass is not optically worked (no grinding/polishing) to avoid reclassification; provide certification of use in signaling equipment; watch for country-of-origin rules favoring domestic rail suppliers