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.
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Alternative Classifications
This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.
If sold as replacement glass without vehicle mounting hardware
Tempered glass not specifically shaped or identified for motor vehicles classifies as general safety glass in Chapter 70.
If bumpers or their components made of glass-reinforced materials
If integrated into structural body components beyond windows, it may shift to other body parts headings.
If plastic rear windows for convertibles or soft-tops
Non-glass polymeric windows for vehicles fall under plastics rather than glass chapter.
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Import Tips & Compliance
• Label packages clearly with 'Tempered Automotive Glass - Handle with Care' to prevent damage claims during transit
• Obtain manufacturer's test certificates for impact resistance to satisfy U.S. import safety requirements
• Avoid common pitfalls like incorrect vehicle fitment declarations, which can lead to reclassification and penalties
Related Products under HTS 8708.22.00.00
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.
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.