Gold Foil Glass Mosaic Tiles from Japan
Luxury glass mosaic tiles embedded with gold foil for high-end decorative wall features. These backed smallwares are for mosaic purposes only, classifying under HTS 7016.10.00.00; thin foil doesn't qualify as reflecting layer per chapter notes.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%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 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Declare foil content value separately; precious metal rules may apply if over de minimis
• Microscopic foil layer analysis prevents 7007 tempered glass confusion
• Luxury packaging ok, but avoid 'building tile' retail labeling