Glass Wind Chime Elements from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%
Import Tips
• 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