HS Code for Drinking glasses

Drinking glasses are classified under HS code 7013.37, which falls within the category of glassware used for table, kitchen, toilet, office, indoor decoration, or similar purposes. Heading 7013 is structured by the type of glass and the function of the item. Subheading 7013.37 specifically covers drinking glasses that are not made of glass-ceramics, are not made of lead crystal, and are not stemware. The classification process involves a strict hierarchy: first, determining if the glass is glass-ceramic (7013.10); second, if it is stemware (7013.22-28); and third, if it is a drinking glass other than stemware. Within that third category, the material is evaluated. If the glass contains a lead monoxide content of 24% or more by weight, it is classified as lead crystal (7013.33). If it does not meet this threshold, it falls into the other category, 7013.37. This includes standard soda-lime glass tumblers, highball glasses, and juice glasses used in everyday settings. The classification is independent of the glass's color, decoration, or whether it is toughened (tempered). However, it must be intended for the consumption of beverages. If the glass is a container used for the commercial conveyance or packing of goods (like a jar that happens to look like a glass), it would move to heading 7010. For most consumer retail drinking glasses that are flat-bottomed and made of standard glass, 7013.37 is the definitive code.

Products Included

• Glass tumblers
• Highball and lowball glasses
• Juice and water glasses (non-stemmed)
• Beer mugs and pint glasses
• Whiskey rocks glasses (non-crystal)
• Iced tea glasses

Common Misclassification

Drinking glasses are often misclassified under 7013.28, which is for other stemware. If the glass has a foot and a stem, it cannot be 7013.37. Another common error is 7013.33, which is for lead crystal; importers must verify the lead content to distinguish between these. Finally, 7010.90 is sometimes used incorrectly for glasses that are intended as decorative containers rather than table glassware.

FAQ

What is the HS code for drinking glasses?

The HS code for standard, non-stemmed drinking glasses (not lead crystal) is 7013.37.

Are tempered glass tumblers classified differently?

No, the fact that a glass is tempered or toughened for durability does not change its classification; it remains under 7013.37 as long as it meets the material and shape criteria.