Chapter 70 covers glass and glassware, including glass in various forms (such as blocks, plates, tubes, beads), glassware, glass fibers and articles thereof, glass wool, etc. This chapter does not include imitation jewelry of glass (Chapter 71), optical elements of glass (Chapter 90), or toys of glass (Chapter 95). The classification of glassware is mainly based on its material, processing technology, and use. Heading 7013 covers glassware of a kind used for table, kitchen, toilet, office, indoor decoration or similar purposes, but does not include glass containers of heading 7010 (such as ampoules, bottles, jars) or glass beads, imitation pearls, etc. of heading 7018. This heading includes glass cups, plates, bowls, vases, ashtrays, etc., whether or not cut, polished, or otherwise processed. The first 2 digits 70: indicates Chapter 70, i.e., glass and glassware. The 3rd-4th digits 13: indicates heading 7013, i.e., glassware of a kind used for table, kitchen, toilet, office, indoor decoration or similar purposes. The 5th-6th digits 91: indicates subheading 701391, i.e., other glassware, of lead crystal. Lead crystal means glass with a lead monoxide content of not less than 24%. Subheading 7013.91 is further limited to lead crystal, while other subheadings such as 7013.10 are of glass-ceramics, 7013.22 is for stemware, etc. This product is other glassware of lead crystal. Since the material is lead crystal (lead monoxide content ≥24%) and it belongs to the glassware of heading 7013, it is classified under 7013.91. If it were of glass-ceramics, it would be classified under 7013.10; if of other glass, under 7013.99; if it were glass bottles, jars, or other containers, under 7010.
Chapter
Chapter 70 covers glass and glassware, including glass in various forms (such as blocks, plates, tubes, beads), glassware, glass fibers and articles thereof, glass wool, etc. This chapter does not include imitation jewelry of glass (Chapter 71), optical elements of glass (Chapter 90), or toys of glass (Chapter 95). The classification of glassware is mainly based on its material, processing technology, and use.
Heading
Heading 7013 covers glassware of a kind used for table, kitchen, toilet, office, indoor decoration or similar purposes, but does not include glass containers of heading 7010 (such as ampoules, bottles, jars) or glass beads, imitation pearls, etc. of heading 7018. This heading includes glass cups, plates, bowls, vases, ashtrays, etc., whether or not cut, polished, or otherwise processed.
Digit Breakdown
The first 2 digits 70: indicates Chapter 70, i.e., glass and glassware. The 3rd-4th digits 13: indicates heading 7013, i.e., glassware of a kind used for table, kitchen, toilet, office, indoor decoration or similar purposes. The 5th-6th digits 91: indicates subheading 701391, i.e., other glassware, of lead crystal. Lead crystal means glass with a lead monoxide content of not less than 24%. Subheading 7013.91 is further limited to lead crystal, while other subheadings such as 7013.10 are of glass-ceramics, 7013.22 is for stemware, etc.
Classification Basis
This product is other glassware of lead crystal. Since the material is lead crystal (lead monoxide content ≥24%) and it belongs to the glassware of heading 7013, it is classified under 7013.91. If it were of glass-ceramics, it would be classified under 7013.10; if of other glass, under 7013.99; if it were glass bottles, jars, or other containers, under 7010.
📝 Declaration Elements
Product name: The specific name of the declared commodity, such as glass cup, vase, ashtray, etc., must be consistent with the actual product. Material: Clearly state it as lead crystal and indicate whether the lead monoxide content is ≥24%, and provide a test report if necessary. Use: Explain the use of the glassware, such as for table, kitchen, decoration, etc., which must conform to the scope of the heading. Processing technology: Describe whether it has been cut, polished, printed, or otherwise processed, which affects subheading subdivision. Brand: Declare the brand name; if no brand, fill in 'None'. Specifications and model: Fill in dimensions, capacity, and other specifications, such as height, diameter, capacity, etc. Packaging type: Such as carton, wooden box, etc., and quantity per box. Whether in sets: Whether packaged or sold in sets; set glassware must be declared separately. Product name: Lead crystal vase; Material: Lead crystal (lead monoxide content 24%); Use: Indoor decoration; Processing technology: Hand-cut; Brand: None; Specifications and model: Height 30cm, mouth diameter 10cm; Packaging type: Carton, 12 pieces per box; Whether in sets: No. Misreporting lead crystal as ordinary glass, leading to wrong subheading. Failure to provide a lead monoxide content test report, unable to prove it is lead crystal. Declaring decorative glassware as industrial use, classified under other headings.
Product name
The specific name of the declared commodity, such as glass cup, vase, ashtray, etc., must be consistent with the actual product.
⚠️ Declaring it generically as 'glassware' without specification.
Material
Clearly state it as lead crystal and indicate whether the lead monoxide content is ≥24%, and provide a test report if necessary.
⚠️ Declaring only 'glass' without distinguishing lead crystal.
Use
Explain the use of the glassware, such as for table, kitchen, decoration, etc., which must conform to the scope of the heading.
⚠️ Declaring it as 'industrial use', leading to classification under other headings.
Processing technology
Describe whether it has been cut, polished, printed, or otherwise processed, which affects subheading subdivision.
⚠️ Omitting processing information, leading to classification errors.
Brand
Declare the brand name; if no brand, fill in 'None'.
⚠️ Brand inconsistent with the actual product or not declared.
Specifications and model
Fill in dimensions, capacity, and other specifications, such as height, diameter, capacity, etc.
Such as carton, wooden box, etc., and quantity per box.
⚠️ Incomplete packaging information.
Whether in sets
Whether packaged or sold in sets; set glassware must be declared separately.
⚠️ Set glassware not declared separately.
Example： Product name: Lead crystal vase; Material: Lead crystal (lead monoxide content 24%); Use: Indoor decoration; Processing technology: Hand-cut; Brand: None; Specifications and model: Height 30cm, mouth diameter 10cm; Packaging type: Carton, 12 pieces per box; Whether in sets: No.
Common Mistakes：
Misreporting lead crystal as ordinary glass, leading to wrong subheading.
Failure to provide a lead monoxide content test report, unable to prove it is lead crystal.
Declaring decorative glassware as industrial use, classified under other headings.
🎯 Classification Logic
The core basis for classification is: 1. Material is lead crystal (lead monoxide content ≥24%); 2. Belongs to the glassware of heading 7013 (table, kitchen, toilet, office, indoor decoration, etc.); 3. Not of glass-ceramics, not of other glass. It is necessary to combine the 'Import and Export Tariff' and the 'Explanatory Notes to the Tariff' for the definition of lead crystal. 701310 Glass-ceramic table and kitchen glassware: Material is glass-ceramics (microcrystalline glass), not lead crystal, with different lead monoxide content. 701322 Lead crystal stemware: Subheading 7013.22 specifically refers to stemware, while 7013.91 is for other glassware, such as vases, plates, etc. 701399 Other glassware of other glass: Material is other glass (not lead crystal, not glass-ceramics), such as soda-lime glass. 701090 Other glass containers: Glass containers used for transport or packaging, such as bottles, jars, rather than table or decorative glassware. 701810 Glass beads, imitation pearls, etc.: Belongs to glass beads and imitation jewelry, with different use and material. Is the material lead crystal? Is the lead monoxide content ≥24%? Does it belong to the glassware of heading 7013? Has it been cut or otherwise processed? Is it confused with specific subheadings such as stemware?
Basis
The core basis for classification is: 1. Material is lead crystal (lead monoxide content ≥24%); 2. Belongs to the glassware of heading 7013 (table, kitchen, toilet, office, indoor decoration, etc.); 3. Not of glass-ceramics, not of other glass. It is necessary to combine the 'Import and Export Tariff' and the 'Explanatory Notes to the Tariff' for the definition of lead crystal.
Confused Codes：
701310 - Glass-ceramic table and kitchen glassware
Material is glass-ceramics (microcrystalline glass), not lead crystal, with different lead monoxide content.
701322 - Lead crystal stemware
Subheading 7013.22 specifically refers to stemware, while 7013.91 is for other glassware, such as vases, plates, etc.
701399 - Other glassware of other glass
Material is other glass (not lead crystal, not glass-ceramics), such as soda-lime glass.
701090 - Other glass containers
Glass containers used for transport or packaging, such as bottles, jars, rather than table or decorative glassware.
701810 - Glass beads, imitation pearls, etc.
Belongs to glass beads and imitation jewelry, with different use and material.
Self-Check：
✓ Is the material lead crystal?
✓ Is the lead monoxide content ≥24%?
✓ Does it belong to the glassware of heading 7013?
✓ Has it been cut or otherwise processed?
✓ Is it confused with specific subheadings such as stemware?
❓ FAQ
How to determine whether glassware is lead crystal? Lead crystal means glass with a lead monoxide content of not less than 24%. It can be confirmed through a test report or the composition statement provided by the supplier. If the content is insufficient, it is classified as other glassware. What is the difference in classification between lead crystal glassware and glass-ceramic glassware? Lead crystal glassware is classified under 7013.91, while glass-ceramic glassware is classified under 7013.10. The materials are different; glass-ceramics is microcrystalline glass with different physical properties. If lead crystal glassware is in sets, how to declare? Set glassware must be declared separately for each component and indicate whether it is in sets. If sold in sets, it may involve different subheadings and must be classified separately. Is the classification the same for decorative lead crystal glassware and table glassware? Yes, as long as it belongs to the glassware of heading 7013 and the material is lead crystal, it is classified under 7013.91; the use does not affect subheading classification. Which code is lead crystal stemware classified under? Lead crystal stemware is classified under 7013.22, not 7013.91. 7013.91 only applies to other glassware, such as vases, plates, etc. What documents are required for importing lead crystal glassware? Usually, a contract, invoice, packing list, bill of lading, certificate of origin, etc. are required. If customs has doubts about the material, a composition test report may be required. How to check the import tariff rate for lead crystal glassware? You can refer to the 'Import and Export Tariff of the People's Republic of China' or check through the website of the General Administration of Customs. The tariff rate may vary depending on trade agreements, origin, etc. It is recommended to consult a professional customs broker. What is the export tax rebate rate for lead crystal glassware? The export tax rebate rate must be determined according to the latest policy. You can check the export tax rebate rate library published by the State Taxation Administration. Different products may have different rebate rates; it is recommended to rely on official publications.
Q: How to determine whether glassware is lead crystal?
A: Lead crystal means glass with a lead monoxide content of not less than 24%. It can be confirmed through a test report or the composition statement provided by the supplier. If the content is insufficient, it is classified as other glassware.
Q: What is the difference in classification between lead crystal glassware and glass-ceramic glassware?
A: Lead crystal glassware is classified under 7013.91, while glass-ceramic glassware is classified under 7013.10. The materials are different; glass-ceramics is microcrystalline glass with different physical properties.
Q: If lead crystal glassware is in sets, how to declare?
A: Set glassware must be declared separately for each component and indicate whether it is in sets. If sold in sets, it may involve different subheadings and must be classified separately.
Q: Is the classification the same for decorative lead crystal glassware and table glassware?
A: Yes, as long as it belongs to the glassware of heading 7013 and the material is lead crystal, it is classified under 7013.91; the use does not affect subheading classification.
Q: Which code is lead crystal stemware classified under?
A: Lead crystal stemware is classified under 7013.22, not 7013.91. 7013.91 only applies to other glassware, such as vases, plates, etc.
Q: What documents are required for importing lead crystal glassware?
A: Usually, a contract, invoice, packing list, bill of lading, certificate of origin, etc. are required. If customs has doubts about the material, a composition test report may be required.
Q: How to check the import tariff rate for lead crystal glassware?
A: You can refer to the 'Import and Export Tariff of the People's Republic of China' or check through the website of the General Administration of Customs. The tariff rate may vary depending on trade agreements, origin, etc. It is recommended to consult a professional customs broker.
Q: What is the export tax rebate rate for lead crystal glassware?
A: The export tax rebate rate must be determined according to the latest policy. You can check the export tax rebate rate library published by the State Taxation Administration. Different products may have different rebate rates; it is recommended to rely on official publications.
⚠️ 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.