7009 — Glass mirrors, whether or not framed, incl. rear-view mirrors (excl. optical mirrors, optically worked, mirrors > 100 years old)

7009 Glass mirrors, framed or unframed, including rear-view mirrors: 7009 10 rear-view mirrors for vehicles - other: 7009 91 - frameless 7009 92 - framed

The term "glass mirrors" means glass one of the surfaces of which is coated with metal (usually silver, sometimes platinum or aluminium) in order to give a bright, clear reflection. Silvering uses a dilute ammoniacal solution of silver nitrate (mixed with a solution of a reducing agent based on potassium sodium tartrate or invert sugar). These substances are poured onto the previously thoroughly cleaned surface of the glass. When the silver salts are reduced, a firm and brilliant layer of metallic silver forms on the glass. In platinising, platinum chloride is applied to the glass with a brush and the glass is then heated almost to softening point. This ensures a closely adhering metallic coating. The metallic coating (especially silver) is given a protective layer, sometimes consisting of one or more coats of varnish or of an electrolytic copper coating, itself protected by a coat of varnish. This heading covers mirror sheets whether or not further worked. It also covers mirrors of various shapes and sizes, e.g., mirrors for furniture, for the interior decoration of houses, for railway carriages, etc.; toilet mirrors (both hand and wall types); pocket mirrors (whether or not in cases). The heading also covers magnifying or reducing mirrors and rear-view mirrors (e.g., for vehicles). All these mirrors may be mounted on a backing (of paperboard, textile fabric, etc.) or framed (in metal, wood, plastics, etc.), and the frame may in turn be trimmed with other materials (fabric, shells, mother of pearl, tortoise-shell, etc.). Mirrors designed to stand on the floor or ground (e.g., mirrors on a movable frame (cheval glasses – swinging mirrors) or pier glasses such as those installed in tailoring workshops or shoe shops) are also covered by this heading in accordance with Note 1 (b) to Chapter 94. The heading also covers mirrors, framed or not, having a printed design on one face, provided they retain the essential character of mirrors. However, if the applied design prevents their use as mirrors, such articles fall in heading 7013 as decorative glassware. It should, however, be noted that mirrors constituting parts of furniture of Chapter 94 (e.g., wardrobe doors) are classified with those articles of furniture. The heading excludes: (a) mirrors converted, by the addition of some further part, into articles of a different nature, e.g., certain serving trays with handles (heading 7013); on the other hand, however, plain mirror surfaces for tables are classified in this heading; (b) mirrors whose stands or frames contain precious metal or contain metal clad with precious metal, whether or not ornamented with natural or cultured pearls, or with diamonds, or other precious or semi-precious stones (natural, synthetic or

reconstructed) (other than minor trimmings) (heading 7114), or mirrors whose stands or frames incorporate in any way natural or cultured pearls or precious or semi-precious stones (natural, synthetic or reconstructed) (heading 7116); (c) optically worked mirrors (Chapter 90) (see the relevant Explanatory Notes) (d) mirrors combined with other elements and forming part of toys, games or hunting or shooting requisites (e.g., joke mirrors) (Chapter 95); (e) mirrors of an age exceeding 100 years (heading 9706).

Notes

Machine translation. The original is the Russian text of the EAEU tariff, and customs goes by it; this translation is for understanding only and has no legal force.

1. This group does not include:

(a) the goods of heading 3207 (e.g. vitreous enamels and glazes, vitreous fritta, other glass in powder, granules or flakes);

(b) articles of Chapter 71 (for example, jewelry);

(c) fiber optic cables of heading 8544, electrical insulators (heading 8546) or fittings of insulating materials of heading 8547;

(d) front windshields, rear windows and other framed windows for vehicles of Chapters 86 to 88;

(e) front windshields, rear windows and other windows, whether or not framed, containing heating or other electrical or electronic devices for vehicles of Chapters 86 to 88;

(f) optical fibers, optically processed optical elements, subcutaneous injection syringes, artificial eyes, thermometers, barometers, hydrometers or other articles of Chapter 90;

(g) luminaires and lighting fixtures, light signs, light plates bearing a name or address or similar articles having an integrated light source or parts thereof of heading 9405;

(h) toys, games, sports equipment, Christmas tree decorations or other articles of Chapter 95 (except glass eyes without doll machinery or other articles of Chapter 95); or

(ij) buttons, assembled vacuum receptacles, sprayers or similar sprayers or other articles of Chapter 96.

2. For headings 7003, 7004 and 7005:

(a) the glass is not considered to be “treated” by whatever processes it undergoes prior to annealing;

(b) the cutting of the glass in its shape does not change its classification as sheet glass;

(c) the term “absorbing, reflective or non-reflective layer” means a microscopically thin coating with a metal or chemical compound (e.g., a metal oxide) that absorbs, for example, infrared radiation or improves the reflectivity of the glass while maintaining its degree of transparency or transmittance; or that prevents light from reflecting from the surface of the glass.

3. Articles falling within heading 7006 are also included where they have the character of finished articles.

4. For the purposes of heading 7019, the term “glass” means:

(a) mineral wool with a content of silica (SiO2) not less than 60 wt.%;

(b) mineral wool with a content of silica (SiO2) less than 60 wt.%, alkali metal oxide (K2O or Na2O) more than 5 wt.% or boron oxide (B2O3) more than 2 wt.%.

Other types of mineral wool are classified in heading 6806.

5. Throughout the Nomenclature, the term “glass” means fused quartz and other fused silica.

Subheading notes

Machine translation. The original is the Russian text of the EAEU tariff, and customs goes by it; this translation is for understanding only and has no legal force.

1. For the purposes of subheadings 7013 22, 7013 33, 7013 41 and 7013 91, the term “lead crystal” means only glass having a lead monoxide (PbO) content of at least 24 % by weight.