Glass Wind Chime Elements

Set of hollow glass tubes or shapes that produce musical tones in wind, sold as components for chime assemblies. HTS 7020.00.60.00 covers these as other glass articles, not musical instruments (9207) or parts thereof due to lack of tuning precision. They are decorative outdoor sound elements.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China5%+35.0%40%
🇲🇽Mexico5%+10.0%15%
🇨🇦Canada5%+10.0%15%
🇩🇪Germany5%+10.0%15%
🇯🇵Japan5%+10.0%15%

Alternative Classifications

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

8306.29.00.00Lower: 10% vs 40%

If fully assembled with metal frame and strings

Complete wind chimes as statuets or decorative articles of base metal go to 8306.

7018.10.50.00Lower: 35% vs 40%

If in form of glass beads or imitation pearls

Bead-like glass elements strung for chimes may classify under glass beads in 7018.

6702.90.65.00Lower: 34.5% vs 40%

If processed into artificial flowers or foliage

Glass shaped like leaves/flowers for chimes falls under imitation articles of glass.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Import as 'glass chime tubes' not assembled chimes to stay in 7020; assembled units risk 8306 classification

Weather-resistant testing docs help prove outdoor decorative intent vs fragile indoor glass

Avoid pitfall of nylon string attachments—declare glass value separately if bundled

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