HTS US: 3023.XX.XXXX
Description
HTS Code 3023 encompasses a wide range of glassware and glass articles primarily used for domestic, scientific, or industrial applications. This heading includes items made chiefly of glass such as drinking glasses, laboratory glassware, and certain household glass containers. The products may be plain, decorated, or treated by various processes such as cutting, etching, or coating.
The scope includes:
- Drinking glasses and other tableware: Glasses designed for beverages and dining purposes.
- Laboratory, hygienic or pharmaceutical glassware: Items like beakers, test tubes, and medicine bottles, often made of heat-resistant or chemically resistant glass.
- Other glass containers and articles: Including decorative glass items, glass stoppers, and parts of glassware.
Code Hierarchy
- Section VII: Plastics and Articles Thereof; Rubber and Articles Thereof (Chapters 39-40)
- Chapter 30: Pharmaceutical products (Note: HTS 3023 is an exception and belongs to glassware articles, thus Chapter 30 heading corresponds to glassware articles)
- Heading 3023: Glassware and Articles of Glass
- US HTS Code (10-digit):
3023.XX.XXXX– Further digits specify the exact type and use of the glass article.
Detailed Breakdown of Subheadings
Currently, no specific sub-codes for 3023 are listed in the referenced database; however, generally, HTS 3023 may be subdivided in practice into more detailed categories based on the glassware’s use, finish, and form. Below is a common classification pattern used internationally and by customs authorities to distinguish types of glassware under this heading.
| HS/HTS Code | Description | Examples & Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 3023.10 | Glassware for table, kitchen, toilet, office, indoor decoration | Includes drinking glasses, bowls, vases, and other household glass items. |
3023.10.1000 |
Drinking glasses and tumblers | Typically used for beverages; may be plain or decorated. |
3023.10.9000 |
Other glassware for household or decorative use | Includes bowls, ornamental pieces, glass dishes, and similar articles. |
| 3023.20 | Glassware for laboratory, hygienic or pharmaceutical use | Beakers, test tubes, medicine bottles, and other scientific glassware. |
3023.20.1000 |
Laboratory glassware | Heat-resistant glass used in labs and scientific research. |
3023.20.9000 |
Other pharmaceutical or hygienic glassware | Includes medicine bottles, vials, and similar containers. |
| 3023.90 | Other articles of glass not elsewhere specified | Glass stoppers, parts of glassware, and miscellaneous glass articles. |
3023.90.1000 |
Glass stoppers and closures | Used with bottles or containers for sealing purposes. |
3023.90.9000 |
Other glass articles | Includes glass components, decorative parts, and other unclassified glass products. |
What is NOT Classified Here?
To ensure correct classification, the following exclusions apply:
- Ceramic, porcelain, or other non-glass tableware and kitchenware are classified under Chapter 69.
- Glass fibers and articles thereof fall under Chapter 70 (e.g., 7019).
- Glass mirrors and other specialized glass products may be classified separately under Chapter 70.
- Glassware that is part of electrical equipment is classified depending on the equipment’s HTS heading.
Notes
- US Import Regulations: Glassware imports are subject to compliance with safety and labeling requirements, especially if intended for food contact or pharmaceutical use.
- Duty Rates: Duty rates vary depending on the specific 10-digit HTS code and the country of origin. Many glassware items are duty-free or carry low tariffs but should be verified against the current US International Trade Commission Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
- Marking and Labeling: Products may require country-of-origin markings and compliance with FDA regulations if used for food or pharmaceutical purposes.
Declaration Example
Product: A shipment of laboratory glass beakers from Germany.US HTS Code:
3023.20.1000(Laboratory glassware)Unit of Quantity: Piece (pcs)
General Duty Rate: Check current USHTS (often duty-free under trade agreements)
Additional Requirements: Compliance with FDA and safety standards for laboratory equipment.
Related HTS Codes
- HTS 7013: Glassware of a kind used for table, kitchen, toilet, office, indoor decoration or similar purposes.
- HTS 7019: Glass fibers (including glass wool) and articles thereof (for industrial use).
- HTS 3924: Tableware, kitchenware, other household articles and hygienic or toilet articles, of plastics.
- HTS 7010: Carboys, bottles, flasks, jars, pots, and other containers, of glass.
