Pressed Glass Paving Blocks

These are durable paving blocks made from pressed or molded glass, designed for outdoor walkways and patios in construction projects. They fall under HTS 7016.90.10.50 as 'other' articles of pressed or molded glass used for building purposes, distinct from standard bricks or slabs. The glass is compressed into dense, weather-resistant shapes suitable for heavy foot traffic.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China8%+35.0%43%
🇲🇽Mexico8%+10.0%18%
🇨🇦Canada8%+10.0%18%
🇩🇪Germany8%+10.0%18%
🇯🇵Japan8%+10.0%18%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

6808.00.00.00Lower: 35% vs 43%

If primarily composed of crushed stone or aggregates with glass as binder

Articles of stone or similar materials take precedence over glass articles per chapter notes.

7016.90.50.00Lower: 40% vs 43%

If made of multicellular or foam glass

Foam glass blocks for insulation fall under the specific subheading for multicellular glass.

6907Lower: 18.5% vs 43%

If classified as ceramic tiles due to firing process

High-temperature fired glass mimicking ceramics may be treated as unglazed ceramic tiles.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify the glass is pressed or molded, not cast, with documentation like manufacturer specs to avoid reclassification under 7016.90.10.10

Include test reports confirming suitability for construction (e.g

compressive strength) to meet building code compliance

Check for wired glass elements, as wired variants may shift to other subheadings; declare accurately to prevent penalties

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