Borosilicate Micro Cover Glasses

Thin 22x22mm No. 1 borosilicate cover glasses used to cover specimens on microscope slides. They are precision glassware for laboratories, classified under HTS 7017.90.10.00 as micro cover glasses.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳ChinaFree+35.0%35%
🇲🇽MexicoFree+10.0%10%
🇨🇦CanadaFree+10.0%10%
🇩🇪GermanyFree+10.0%10%
🇯🇵JapanFree+10.0%10%

Alternative Classifications

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

7017.90.50.00Higher: 41.7% vs 35%

If etched or marked for specific thickness grading

Cover glasses with graduations or special markings are calibrated glassware.

7006.00.40Higher: 39.9% vs 35%

If imported as drawn glass strips before final cutting

Paving blocks or drawn glass in strips remain in heading 7006 until cut to cover glass size.

7010.20Lower: 15.2% vs 35%

If float glass process with absorbent coating

Cover glasses with reflecting layers for optical enhancement fall under float glass sheets.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Confirm thickness (0.13-0.17mm for No.1) matches DIN ISO 8255 standards; declare exact dimensions and quantity per box; watch for anti-dumping duties on Chinese borosilicate glass products