Hand-Blown Glass Christmas Bauble from China
A delicate, hand-blown spherical ornament made entirely of glass, featuring intricate internal designs created during the blowing process. It is specifically designed for hanging on Christmas trees during festive celebrations. Classified under HTS 9505.10.10.00 as a glass Christmas ornament for Christmas festivities.
Duty Rate — China → United States
20%
Rate breakdown
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Verify the ornament is 100% glass with no metallic or plastic components to avoid reclassification
• Provide certificates of authenticity for hand-blown items to support valuation during customs appraisal
• Label products clearly as 'Christmas ornaments' to prevent misclassification as general glassware