Chapter 70 covers glass and glassware, including glass in various forms (such as flat glass, tubes, bottles, containers, glass fibers, etc.) as well as processed glass products. This chapter has a broad scope, ranging from ordinary soda-lime glass to high-grade lead crystal glass, but excludes glass imitation jewelry (Chapter 71), glass toys (Chapter 95), etc. Heading 7013 covers glassware for table, kitchen, toilet, office, indoor decoration or similar purposes, excluding glass surgical instruments, glass toys, etc. Glassware under this heading may be blown, pressed, molded, etc., and is typically used for holding, decorative, or practical purposes. The first 2 digits 70 represent the chapter on glass and glassware; digits 3-4, 13, represent the heading for glassware, specifically glassware for table, kitchen, toilet, office, indoor decoration and other purposes; digits 5-6, 41, represent the subheading, specifically decorative glassware of lead crystal. Lead crystal refers to glass with a lead oxide content of not less than 24%, featuring a high refractive index and a clear ring, commonly used for high-grade decorative articles. This product is decorative glassware of lead crystal. Because the material is lead crystal and the use is decorative, it is classified under 7013.41. If it were other glass decorative ware, it would be classified under 7013.99; if it were lead crystal table or kitchen ware, it would be classified under 7013.31.
Chapter
Chapter 70 covers glass and glassware, including glass in various forms (such as flat glass, tubes, bottles, containers, glass fibers, etc.) as well as processed glass products. This chapter has a broad scope, ranging from ordinary soda-lime glass to high-grade lead crystal glass, but excludes glass imitation jewelry (Chapter 71), glass toys (Chapter 95), etc.
Heading
Heading 7013 covers glassware for table, kitchen, toilet, office, indoor decoration or similar purposes, excluding glass surgical instruments, glass toys, etc. Glassware under this heading may be blown, pressed, molded, etc., and is typically used for holding, decorative, or practical purposes.
Digit Breakdown
The first 2 digits 70 represent the chapter on glass and glassware; digits 3-4, 13, represent the heading for glassware, specifically glassware for table, kitchen, toilet, office, indoor decoration and other purposes; digits 5-6, 41, represent the subheading, specifically decorative glassware of lead crystal. Lead crystal refers to glass with a lead oxide content of not less than 24%, featuring a high refractive index and a clear ring, commonly used for high-grade decorative articles.
Classification Basis
This product is decorative glassware of lead crystal. Because the material is lead crystal and the use is decorative, it is classified under 7013.41. If it were other glass decorative ware, it would be classified under 7013.99; if it were lead crystal table or kitchen ware, it would be classified under 7013.31.
📝 Declaration Elements
Product Name: The specific name of the declared product, such as "lead crystal vase", "lead crystal ornament", etc., and it must be consistent with the actual goods. Material: Clearly state the type of glass, such as "lead crystal", and indicate the lead oxide content (e.g., ≥24%) to distinguish it from ordinary glass. Use: Explain the use of the glassware, such as "indoor decoration", "ornament", etc., to avoid confusion with table and kitchen ware. Brand: Declare the brand name (if no brand, state "none"). The brand helps determine the value and classification of the goods. Model: Declare the product model or item number to facilitate identification of the specific goods. Processing Method: Explain the forming process, such as "hand-blown", "machine-pressed", etc. Lead crystal is often hand-blown. Dimensions: Declare the dimensions of the glassware (such as height, diameter, etc.) to distinguish different sizes and specifications. Product Name: Lead crystal vase; Material: Lead crystal (lead oxide content 24%); Use: Indoor decoration; Brand: None; Model: VASE-001; Processing Method: Hand-blown; Dimensions: Height 30cm, diameter 15cm. Failure to indicate lead oxide content, making it impossible to prove it is lead crystal. Incorrectly declaring decorative use as table or kitchen use, leading to classification under 7013.31. False declaration of brand and model, affecting customs valuation and classification.
Product Name
The specific name of the declared product, such as "lead crystal vase", "lead crystal ornament", etc., and it must be consistent with the actual goods.
⚠️ Declaring only "glassware" is too general and fails to indicate lead crystal and decorative use.
Material
Clearly state the type of glass, such as "lead crystal", and indicate the lead oxide content (e.g., ≥24%) to distinguish it from ordinary glass.
⚠️ Failure to indicate lead oxide content, or incorrectly declaring it as "crystal glass" (which may have insufficient lead content).
Use
Explain the use of the glassware, such as "indoor decoration", "ornament", etc., to avoid confusion with table and kitchen ware.
⚠️ Incorrectly declaring decorative use as "table use", resulting in misclassification.
Brand
Declare the brand name (if no brand, state "none"). The brand helps determine the value and classification of the goods.
⚠️ False or omitted brand declaration, affecting customs valuation and classification.
Model
Declare the product model or item number to facilitate identification of the specific goods.
⚠️ Incomplete model entry or inconsistency with the actual goods.
Processing Method
Explain the forming process, such as "hand-blown", "machine-pressed", etc. Lead crystal is often hand-blown.
⚠️ Failure to declare the processing method, or incorrectly declaring it as "engraving" or other subsequent processing.
Dimensions
Declare the dimensions of the glassware (such as height, diameter, etc.) to distinguish different sizes and specifications.
⚠️ Inaccurate dimension declaration or use of non-standard units.
Failure to indicate lead oxide content, making it impossible to prove it is lead crystal.
Incorrectly declaring decorative use as table or kitchen use, leading to classification under 7013.31.
False declaration of brand and model, affecting customs valuation and classification.
🎯 Classification Logic
The core basis for classification is: 1. The material is lead crystal (lead oxide content ≥24%); 2. The use is decorative (not table, kitchen, or other practical uses); 3. It belongs to glassware. Processing technique, dimensions, and other factors should also be considered, but material and use are the main criteria. 701331 Lead crystal table or kitchen ware: Different use. 701331 is for table or kitchen use, such as plates, bowls, etc.; 701341 is for decoration, such as vases, ornaments. 701399 Other glass decorative ware: Different material. 701399 is other glass (non-lead crystal), such as soda-lime glass; 701341 is lead crystal. 701310 Glass-ceramic table and kitchen ware: The material is glass-ceramic, which has a low expansion coefficient and resistance to thermal shock, different from lead crystal. 702000 Other articles of glass: Glass articles not specifically named, such as glass beads, glass eyes, etc.; decorative ware is specifically named and should be classified under 7013. Is the material lead crystal (lead oxide ≥24%)? Is the use decorative rather than table or kitchen? Does it belong to glassware (not flat glass, tubes, etc.)? Has it undergone engraving, edging, or other processing? Are the brand and model declared accurately?
Basis
The core basis for classification is: 1. The material is lead crystal (lead oxide content ≥24%); 2. The use is decorative (not table, kitchen, or other practical uses); 3. It belongs to glassware. Processing technique, dimensions, and other factors should also be considered, but material and use are the main criteria.
Confused Codes：
701331 - Lead crystal table or kitchen ware
Different use. 701331 is for table or kitchen use, such as plates, bowls, etc.; 701341 is for decoration, such as vases, ornaments.
701399 - Other glass decorative ware
Different material. 701399 is other glass (non-lead crystal), such as soda-lime glass; 701341 is lead crystal.
701310 - Glass-ceramic table and kitchen ware
The material is glass-ceramic, which has a low expansion coefficient and resistance to thermal shock, different from lead crystal.
702000 - Other articles of glass
Glass articles not specifically named, such as glass beads, glass eyes, etc.; decorative ware is specifically named and should be classified under 7013.
Self-Check：
✓ Is the material lead crystal (lead oxide ≥24%)?
✓ Is the use decorative rather than table or kitchen?
✓ Does it belong to glassware (not flat glass, tubes, etc.)?
✓ Has it undergone engraving, edging, or other processing?
✓ Are the brand and model declared accurately?
❓ FAQ
How can it be determined whether glass is lead crystal? Lead crystal usually has a lead oxide content of not less than 24%, which can be confirmed through a test report or the supplier's composition statement. Customs may require a test report, so the material should be declared truthfully and accurately. What is the difference in classification between lead crystal decorative ware and ordinary glass decorative ware? Lead crystal decorative ware is classified under 7013.41, while ordinary glass decorative ware is classified under 7013.99. The main difference lies in the material. Lead crystal has a higher refractive index and value due to its lead content, and composition proof is required for classification. If lead crystal ware can be used both for decoration and for the table, how should it be classified? Classify according to the principal use. If the principal use is decoration, classify under 7013.41; if the principal use is table use, classify under 7013.31. It is recommended to judge based on product design, sales condition, and consumer perception, and to retain relevant evidence. Is a test report on lead oxide content required at the time of declaration? Customs may require a test report during document review or inspection to prove the material. It is advisable to prepare it in advance to avoid classification disputes or customs delays due to inability to prove the material. Is the export tax rebate for lead crystal ware different from that for ordinary glass? The export tax rebate rate depends on the specific HS code and the policy at the time. The rebate rates for 7013.41 and 7013.99 may differ. It is advisable to check the latest export tax rebate rate database or consult a professional customs broker. How should declaration elements be filled in for cross-border e-commerce sales of lead crystal decorative items? Product name, material (lead crystal), use (decoration), brand, model, etc. must be filled in accurately. For personal parcels, they must also be declared truthfully to avoid return or fines due to false declaration. If lead crystal ware is an antique, is the classification different? Antiques (over 100 years old) are usually classified under 9706, but if they are imitations or modern products, they are still classified under 7013. It should be judged according to the actual age and characteristics, and an appraisal certificate may be required if necessary. How can the MFN rate for 7013.41 be checked? You can visit the website of the General Administration of Customs of China or use a customs commodity code query tool, enter HS code 701341, and check the latest tax rate. Tax rates may change, and the rate at the time of customs clearance should prevail.
Q: How can it be determined whether glass is lead crystal?
A: Lead crystal usually has a lead oxide content of not less than 24%, which can be confirmed through a test report or the supplier's composition statement. Customs may require a test report, so the material should be declared truthfully and accurately.
Q: What is the difference in classification between lead crystal decorative ware and ordinary glass decorative ware?
A: Lead crystal decorative ware is classified under 7013.41, while ordinary glass decorative ware is classified under 7013.99. The main difference lies in the material. Lead crystal has a higher refractive index and value due to its lead content, and composition proof is required for classification.
Q: If lead crystal ware can be used both for decoration and for the table, how should it be classified?
A: Classify according to the principal use. If the principal use is decoration, classify under 7013.41; if the principal use is table use, classify under 7013.31. It is recommended to judge based on product design, sales condition, and consumer perception, and to retain relevant evidence.
Q: Is a test report on lead oxide content required at the time of declaration?
A: Customs may require a test report during document review or inspection to prove the material. It is advisable to prepare it in advance to avoid classification disputes or customs delays due to inability to prove the material.
Q: Is the export tax rebate for lead crystal ware different from that for ordinary glass?
A: The export tax rebate rate depends on the specific HS code and the policy at the time. The rebate rates for 7013.41 and 7013.99 may differ. It is advisable to check the latest export tax rebate rate database or consult a professional customs broker.
Q: How should declaration elements be filled in for cross-border e-commerce sales of lead crystal decorative items?
A: Product name, material (lead crystal), use (decoration), brand, model, etc. must be filled in accurately. For personal parcels, they must also be declared truthfully to avoid return or fines due to false declaration.
Q: If lead crystal ware is an antique, is the classification different?
A: Antiques (over 100 years old) are usually classified under 9706, but if they are imitations or modern products, they are still classified under 7013. It should be judged according to the actual age and characteristics, and an appraisal certificate may be required if necessary.
Q: How can the MFN rate for 7013.41 be checked?
A: You can visit the website of the General Administration of Customs of China or use a customs commodity code query tool, enter HS code 701341, and check the latest tax rate. Tax rates may change, and the rate at the time of customs clearance should prevail.
⚠️ Disclaimer: HS code classification, declaration elements, tariff rates and regulatory conditions on this page are for reference only and do not constitute legal advice on customs classification. Tariff rates and regulations are subject to change; the latest announcements from the General Administration of Customs and on-site determinations shall prevail. Please consult professional customs brokers or customs authorities before import/export.