Balloon Brandy Snifters from China
Wide-balloon stemware for brandy with short stem, pressed glass valued $4.25 each for table service. Classified HTS 7013.28.50.90 as other stemware $3-$5, not ceramics or lead crystal. Shape concentrates aromas for spirits tasting.
Duty Rate — China → United States
25%
Rate breakdown
9903.03.0110%Except for products described in headings 9903.03.02–9903.03.11, articles the product of any country, as provided for in subdivision (aa) of U.S. note 2 to this subchapter
9903.88.157.5%Except as provided in headings 9903.88.39, 9903.88.42, 9903.88.44, 9903.88.47, 9903.88.49, 9903.88.51, 9903.88.53, 9903.88.55, 9903.88.57, 9903.88.65, 9903.88.66, 9903.88.67, 9903.88.68, or 9903.88.69, articles the product of China, as provided for in U.S. note 20(r) to this subchapter and as provided for in the subheadings enumerated in U.S. note 20(s)
Import Tips
• Invoice must list exact unit value and quantity; bulk shipments often scrutinized
• Ensure no annealing processes misclassify as 'worked' per chapter note (a)