Cut Patterned Rocks Glass from China
6-ounce rocks glass with diamond-cut patterns, valued $3.90. Under HTS 7013.37.30.00 for engraved drinking glasses in $3-$5 range, intended for table whiskey service. Ordinary glass, post-annealing worked per chapter notes.
Duty Rate — China → United States
28.8%
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
• Include annealing process details if questioned on 'worked' status
• Customs may inspect for machine vs hand-cutting; document artisanal methods
• Value based on export price, not retail, for accurate duty calculation