Hand-Blown Glass Christmas Ornament from Japan
A decorative spherical ornament made from hand-blown glass, featuring intricate internal designs, used for holiday tree decoration. It falls under HTS 7020.00.60.00 as an other article of glass not specifically covered by earlier headings like laboratory or tableware glass. This classification applies to ornamental glass items without functional utility beyond decoration.
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
• Verify the glass is not 'lead crystal' (min 24% PbO) to avoid subheadings 7013.22/7013.33; test and document composition
• Provide certificates of origin and detailed invoices specifying decorative use to prevent misclassification as toys (9503) or festive articles