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Silver Glass Bottle

A silver glass bottle refers to a container typically made of glass, often coated or plated with a layer of silver, or designed with a silver-colored aesthetic. These bottles serve various purposes, ranging from decorative items to functional storage vessels.

Material:

• Glass: The primary component, providing transparency and containment. Common types of glass used include soda-lime glass, borosilicate glass (for higher heat resistance), and crystal glass (for enhanced clarity and refractive properties).
• Silver: Applied as a coating (silver plating, often electroplating), a thin layer directly on the glass surface, or as silver particles incorporated into the glass itself. The silver component can be pure silver, or an alloy containing silver for durability and cost-effectiveness.
• Other Materials: Caps and closures are frequently made of materials like glass, metal (stainless steel, aluminum), plastic, or cork. Some bottles may incorporate decorative elements like labels, paint, or gemstones.

Purpose:

• Decoration: Frequently used as ornamental pieces, vases, or collectibles. The silver finish provides an aesthetic appeal.
• Storage: Used for containing liquids (perfumes, essential oils, liquors), solids (pills, powders), or other small items.
• Pharmaceutical/Cosmetic: Specialized silver glass bottles are used for storing light-sensitive substances, as silver helps protect the contents from UV degradation.
• Collectibles: Antique or uniquely designed silver glass bottles are often sought after by collectors.

Function:

• Containment: Provides a sealed environment for storing various substances.
• Protection from Light: The silver coating, particularly in pharmaceutical applications, reduces the transmission of UV rays, preserving the integrity of light-sensitive contents.
• Aesthetic Display: The reflective silver surface enhances the visual presentation of the contents or serves as a decorative element in itself.
• Preservation: Glass itself is non-reactive, preventing contamination of the stored substance.

Usage Scenarios:

• Home Decor: Displaying flowers, perfumes, or as standalone decorative items.
• Pharmaceutical Industry: Storing injectable solutions, serums, or eye drops.
• Cosmetic Industry: Packaging perfumes, essential oils, and lotions.
• Liquor/Wine Storage: Bottling and storing premium liquors or wines (often dark amber or blue glass is preferred, but silver accents are used for decoration).
• Scientific Laboratories: Storing reagents or samples requiring protection from light.

Common Types:

• Perfume Bottles: Small, intricately designed bottles with atomizers or stoppers.
• Essential Oil Bottles: Typically dark-colored glass with droppers to preserve the oils.
• Pharmaceutical Vials: Small, sterile vials with rubber stoppers and aluminum seals.
• Decorative Vases: Larger bottles used for displaying flowers or as standalone art pieces.
• Antique Bottles: Historical bottles often featuring unique designs and craftsmanship.
• Electroplated Bottles: Glass bottles with a thin layer of silver applied through electroplating.
• Silver-Coated Bottles: Glass bottles with a silver coating applied for UV protection or aesthetic purposes.

The declared goods, SILVERGLASSBOTTLE, pertain to containers made of glass, specifically bottles, used for the conveyance or packing of goods.

The following HS codes are relevant based on the provided information:

• 7010.90.50.55: This HS code falls under Chapter 70, which covers glass and glass articles. Heading 70.10 specifically covers containers of glass. Subheading 70.10.90 further specifies other containers (with or without their closures) of a capacity not exceeding 0.118 liter. The code 7010.90.50.55 specifically applies to carboys, bottles, flasks, jars, pots, vials, ampoules and other containers of glass, of a kind used for the conveyance or packing of goods; preserving jars of glass; stoppers, lids and other closures, of glass. The applicable tax rate is a base tariff of 0.0%, an additional tariff of 25.0%, and an additional tariff of 30.0% after April 2, 2025, resulting in a total tariff of 55.0%.

• 7010.90.50.55: This HS code also applies to preserving jars of glass, stoppers, lids and other closures, of glass. The applicable tax rate is a base tariff of 0.0%, an additional tariff of 25.0%, and an additional tariff of 30.0% after April 2, 2025, resulting in a total tariff of 55.0%.

It is important to note that the total tariff for these HS codes will be 55.0% currently and will increase to 30.0% after April 2, 2025.