Hand-Blown Murano Art Glass Vase from China
An intricately hand-blown decorative vase from Murano, Italy, featuring colorful swirled patterns and standing 12 inches tall, valued at $45 for indoor display. It falls under HTS 7013.49.60.90 as glassware for indoor decoration purposes, valued over $5 each, not of glass-ceramics or lead crystal. The high value and ornamental design distinguish it from kitchen or table utility items.
Duty Rate — China → United States
24.7%
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
• Verify the vase's value exceeds $5 per unit with detailed invoices to avoid reclassification; ensure certification that it's not lead crystal (under 24% PbO); declare as decorative glassware to prevent misclassification as lower-value kitchenware