Mesh-Mounted Glass Mosaic Sheets from Japan
Pre-assembled sheets of tiny glass smallwares on fiberglass mesh backing, ideal for quick decorative mosaic installations on walls or furniture. Classified in HTS 7016.10.00.00 as glass smallwares on backing explicitly for mosaic decorative purposes.
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
• Backing weight should not exceed glass; excessive backing may trigger textile or composite classification reviews
• Declare exact dimensions to confirm 'smallwares' status (typically under 2cm per piece)
• Avoid generic 'tile' descriptions; specify 'mosaic decorative smallwares' on commercial invoice