Hand-Engraved Whiskey Glass Set from China
A pair of tumbler glasses for whiskey, each hand-engraved with monograms, valued over $5 individually. It qualifies for HTS 7013.99.70.00 as engraved table glassware not specifically for drinking (stemware) and excluding lead crystal composition.
Duty Rate — China → United States
27.2%
Rate breakdown
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)
9903.05.3112.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — additional 12.5% ad valorem on products of China
Import Tips
• Classify by individual unit value, not set price, and provide engraving authentication; ensure no metallic coatings that could invoke special layer notes
• Common pitfall: mislabeling as drinkware leading to 7013.28 reclassification