1. Common Glassware HS Codes (Chapter 7013)
Accurate classification under the Harmonized Commodity Description and Coding System (HS) prevents customs audits, penalty reclassifications, and container hold-ups at destination ports (such as Los Angeles/Long Beach, Rotterdam, or Hamburg).
| HS / HTS Subheading | Product Scope & Material Category | Typical General Duty (MFN) | US Section 301 Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7013.22.00 | Stemware / Drinking glasses of lead crystal (>24% PbO) | 3.0% – 6.0% | Subject to 301 Tariffs (25%) |
| 7013.28.10 / 28.20 | Lead-Free Crystal Wine & Champagne Glasses (Hand-blown or Machine) | 5.0% – 7.2% | Subject to 301 (7.5% – 25% depending on tier) |
| 7013.37.00 | Other drinking glasses (Rocks, Highballs, Tumblers, Beer Steins) | 6.0% – 8.5% | Active List 3/4A |
| 7013.49.00 | Double-wall Borosilicate Tea/Coffee Mugs (COE 3.3 Heat Resistant) | 7.2% | Active List 3/4A |
| 7013.99.10 / 99.50 | Whiskey Decanters, Cocktail Pitchers & Decorative Barware Sets | 6.5% – 7.0% | Active List 3/4A |
| 4421.99.97 | Solid Pine / Walnut Gift Boxes (Export packaging component) | 3.3% | Classified under wood heading |
💡 Pro-Tip for Mixed Gift Sets (Decanter + Glasses + Wooden Box)
Under General Rule of Interpretation (GRI) 3(b), composite goods put up in sets for retail sale are classified by the component that gives them their essential character. For a whiskey decanter gift box, the set is classified under 7013.99. Jingyue Glass provides itemized commercial invoices and packing lists (with net/gross weights per SKU) to ensure seamless customs valuation.
2. Navigating US Section 301 Tariffs & Duty Mitigation
For US importers, Chinese-origin glassware under Chapter 7013 is impacted by Section 301 additional tariffs. We assist clients in optimizing landed costs through the following compliant frameworks:
- First Sale Rule Documentation: Assisting multi-tiered supply chains with certified factory production cost proofs.
- Unbundled Tooling / Mold Invoicing: Separate invoicing for one-time steel mold creation, exempting non-production assets from repetitive import ad valorem duties.
- DDP (Delivered Duty Paid) Turnkey Shipments: Our US logistics partners clear customs in Long Beach, Newark, or Savannah under our established customs bond, delivering directly to your warehouse or Amazon FBA fulfillment centers (ONT8, FTW1, CLT2) with zero tariff surprises.
3. Mandatory Food Contact & Customs Compliance Documents
Customs authorities and FDA Border Inspectors require verifiable food safety dossiers before releasing drinkware shipments. Jingyue Glass maintains active testing reports for every production batch:
PTC24100807301C-EN01/02. Verifies 0.00 ppm extractable lead and cadmium from interior and lip contact areas under 4% acetic acid 24-hour leach testing.
SZ2025091217-4E. Safe Harbor Level compliance ensuring toxicological limits below California OEHHA warning requirements.
496575858_P+T. Comprehensive social compliance, manufacturing capacity, and ISO 9001 quality management verification.