HS Code for Glass stemware
Glass stemware is classified under HS code 7013.28. This subheading covers drinking glasses that feature a stem, which is the slender part connecting the bowl to the base. This specific code is a residual category for stemware that is not made of lead crystal (which falls under 7013.22) and is not made of glass-ceramics (which falls under 7013.10). The classification is based on the material composition and the physical design of the glassware. Stemware is used primarily for serving wine, champagne, and cocktails. The glass may be decorated, etched, or colored, provided it does not meet the technical definition of lead crystal, which requires a specific minimum lead monoxide content (typically 24% by weight). The manufacturing process can be machine-blown or hand-blown. This classification is part of heading 7013, which encompasses glassware of a kind used for table, kitchen, toilet, office, indoor decoration, or similar purposes. The presence of the stem is the defining physical characteristic that separates these items from tumblers or other non-stemmed drinking vessels.
Products Included
- Wine glasses made of soda-lime glass
- Champagne flutes (non-lead crystal)
- Martini and cocktail glasses with stems
- Stemmed brandy snifters
- Stemmed water goblets made of glass
Common Misclassification
The most frequent misclassification involves lead crystal stemware, which must be classified under 7013.22. Importers must verify the lead content to distinguish between 7013.22 and 7013.28. Another common error is classifying stemmed glasses made of glass-ceramics under this code; those belong in 7013.10. Additionally, drinking glasses without stems (tumblers) are classified under 7013.37. If the glassware is intended for laboratory use rather than table use, it would fall under heading 7017. Finally, if the stemware is made of plastic, it is classified in Chapter 39, not Chapter 70.
FAQ
What is the HS code for glass stemware?
The HS code for glass stemware (other than lead crystal or glass-ceramics) is 7013.28.
Is crystal stemware included under HS code 7013.28?
Only if it is not "lead crystal." If the glass has a lead monoxide content of 24% or more by weight, it must be classified under HS code 7013.22.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the HS code for Glass stemware?
The HS code for Glass stemware is 701328 (Stemware drinking glasses, other than of lead crystal or glass-ceramics).
How do I classify Glass stemware for customs?
Glass stemware is classified under HS code 701328 — Stemware drinking glasses, other than of lead crystal or glass-ceramics. This is a 6-digit subheading level code.
Is the HS code for Glass stemware the same in all countries?
The base HS code 701328 for Glass stemware is internationally standardized for the first 6 digits across 200+ countries. Individual countries may add additional digits for national tariff lines and specific classifications.