Glass Frosting Machine from Japan
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.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• 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