Laminated Automotive Windshield
A safety glass windshield made by laminating two sheets of glass with a polyvinyl butyral interlayer, designed for passenger cars. It falls under HTS 8708.22.00.00 as a front windscreen for motor vehicles of headings 8701 to 8705, providing shatter-resistant protection.
Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin
Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If imported as unfinished glass sheets without vehicle-specific curvature
Flat or curved safety glass in sheets, not yet shaped as vehicle windscreens, classifies under Chapter 70 for glass products.
If for use in heavy trucks or buses over 10,000 lbs GVW
Glass for commercial vehicle bodies falls outside the passenger car scope of 8708.22, moving to other body parts.
If float glass cut to size but not tempered or laminated for automotive use
Basic float glass, even if automotive-grade, stays in Chapter 70 until processed into vehicle-specific safety glass.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Verify DOT (Department of Transportation) certification and FMVSS 205 compliance for all imported windshields to avoid CBP rejection
• Include detailed technical specs like glass thickness and interlayer material in commercial invoices to prevent misclassification
• Check for anti-dumping duties on Chinese-origin glass; source from approved manufacturers to minimize tariffs
Related Products under HTS 8708.22.00.00
Tempered Rear Side Window
A single-sheet tempered glass rear side window for sedans, designed to shatter into small granules for safety. Classified under HTS 8708.22.00.00 as specified vehicle windows per subheading note 1 for motor vehicles.
Tinted Laminated Front Windshield
A laminated windshield with factory-applied tint band for UV protection and glare reduction in passenger vehicles. It qualifies under HTS 8708.22.00.00 as a front windscreen explicitly listed in the subheading note.
Heated Rear Window Glass
Tempered rear window with embedded defogger grid lines for ice and condensation removal in hatchbacks. Falls under HTS 8708.22.00.00 as a specified rear window for passenger motor vehicles.
Acoustic Laminated Windshield
Advanced laminated glass windshield with PVB acoustic interlayer to reduce road noise for luxury sedans. Classified in HTS 8708.22.00.00 as front windscreens for qualifying motor vehicles.
SUV Quarter Glass Window
Fixed tempered quarter glass panel behind rear door for sport utility vehicles. Meets HTS 8708.22.00.00 criteria as other specified windows for motor vehicles of headings 8701-8705.
Pickup Truck Rear Window Slider
Sliding tempered rear window assembly for light trucks, allowing cab access to cargo bed. Covered under HTS 8708.22.00.00 as rear windows for motor vehicles.