Hand-Blown Glass Christmas Ornament

A decorative spherical ornament made from hand-blown glass, featuring intricate internal designs, used for holiday tree decoration. It falls under HTS 7020.00.60.00 as an other article of glass not specifically covered by earlier headings like laboratory or tableware glass. This classification applies to ornamental glass items without functional utility beyond decoration.

Import Duty Rates by Country of Origin

Origin CountryMFN RateCh.99 SurchargesTotal Effective Rate
🇨🇳China5%+35.0%40%
🇲🇽Mexico5%+10.0%15%
🇨🇦Canada5%+10.0%15%
🇩🇪Germany5%+10.0%15%
🇯🇵Japan5%+10.0%15%

Alternative Classifications

This product could be classified differently depending on its characteristics or intended use.

9505.10Lower: 10% vs 40%

If designed specifically as a toy or festive article for children

Glass ornaments marketed as toys or holiday decorations for play fall under Chapter 95 for festive, carnival, or toy articles.

7013.99.50Same rate: 40%

If containing lead crystal with >=24% PbO

Lead crystal glass articles are directed to specific subheadings in 7013, regardless of decorative nature.

7116.20Lower: 10% vs 40%

If set with precious metal mountings like gold or silver

Glass combined with base metals or precious metals shifts to Chapter 71 as articles of jewelry or ornament.

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Import Tips & Compliance

Verify the glass is not 'lead crystal' (min 24% PbO) to avoid subheadings 7013.22/7013.33; test and document composition

Provide certificates of origin and detailed invoices specifying decorative use to prevent misclassification as toys (9503) or festive articles

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