Frosted Glass Mosaic Squares from Japan
Small frosted glass squares for privacy decorative mosaics in shower enclosures and partitions. Falls under HTS 7016.10.00.00 as glass smallwares for mosaics; frosting via chemical etching doesn't constitute 'worked' glass per chapter notes if pre-annealing.
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
• Document frosting process to prove it doesn't create absorbent/reflecting layers per chapter note (c)
• Bundle with installation templates showing mosaic decorative patterns
• Size variance under 5% prevents 'irregular shapes' reclassification issues