Glass Frosting Machine

Automated conveyor machine applying hydrofluoric acid etching followed by neutralization for creating frosted glass surfaces. Falls under HTS 8464.90.01 for cold working glass through chemical abrasion processes on mineral material. Used for decorative privacy glass panels.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China2%+35.0%37%
🇲🇽Mexico2%+10.0%12%
🇨🇦Canada2%+10.0%12%
🇩🇪Germany2%+10.0%12%
🇯🇵Japan2%+10.0%12%

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8424.30.90.00Lower: 35% vs 37%

If general-purpose steam/chemical spraying equipment

Spraying appliances for liquids not specific to glass working classified in 8424.

2811.11.00.00Lower: 25% vs 37%

If imported with hydrofluoric acid etching solution

Chemicals dominate classification over machinery in mixed shipments.

7005.10Lower: 14.4% vs 37%

If complete unit with pre-frosted glass samples

Float glass and surface-ground glass sets classified to glass articles.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Include chemical handling safety data sheets for HF acid systems; comply with EPA chemical storage regs; distinguish from general chemical sprayers in 8424 by glass-specific conveyor design

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