Decorative Glass Building Blocks from China
Translucent hollow or solid blocks of molded glass used in partition walls and light-diffusing structures for commercial buildings. HTS 7016.90.10.10 applies as bricks and blocks of pressed glass for construction purposes. Their design allows natural light transmission while providing privacy.
Duty Rate — China → United States
45.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.0325%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.13, 9903.88.18, 9903.88.33, 9903.88.34, 9903.88.35, 9903.88.36, 9903.88.37, 9903.88.38, 9903.88.40, 9903.88.41, 9903.88.43, 9903.88.45, 9903.88.46, 9903.88.48, 9903.88.56, 9903.88.64, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(e) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(f)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Submit engineering drawings proving intended building use to differentiate from ornamental glass articles
• Ensure compliance with ASTM standards for glass blocks in construction to facilitate customs clearance
• Watch for misdeclaration as foam glass, which may fall under multicellular forms in the same heading but different stats