HS 701399 Other

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What products does HS 701399 cover?

This subheading covers "Other" glassware of a kind used for table, kitchen, toilet, office, indoor decoration, or similar purposes, not elsewhere specified within Heading 7013. According to the World Customs Organization (WCO) Harmonized System Explanatory Notes and the US International Trade Commission (USITC) Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS), this includes items like decorative glass figurines, glass paperweights, glass bowls not for serving food, and glass vases not specifically covered by other subheadings within 7013. The key is that the glassware is not explicitly enumerated in more specific subheadings and serves one of the listed purposes.

What falls outside HS 701399?

The following products are excluded from HS 701399: glassware for technical uses (Chapter 70), glass tableware and kitchenware of a kind used for table or kitchen purposes (7013.22, 7013.28, 7013.33, 7013.37), glass stemware (7013.22, 7013.28), and glass tumblers (7013.33, 7013.37). Also excluded are glass for optical instruments (Chapter 90) and glass for lighting fittings (Chapter 94). For instance, a laboratory beaker would be classified elsewhere, not under 701399.

What are common classification mistakes for HS 701399?

A common error is misinterpreting the "other" designation. Importers may incorrectly classify items that have a more specific classification under Heading 7013 or even in other Chapters. For example, a set of decorative glass coasters, while used for indoor decoration, might be more appropriately classified under a more specific subheading if available, or if they are primarily functional for protecting surfaces, they might fall outside the scope of 7013 entirely. Adherence to the General Rules for the Interpretation of the Harmonized System (GRI) is crucial, particularly GRI 3(c).

How should importers classify products under HS 701399?

The correct procedure for classifying products under HS 701399 involves a systematic approach. First, determine if the product is glassware of a kind used for table, kitchen, toilet, office, indoor decoration, or similar purposes. Second, consult the WCO Explanatory Notes and the specific tariff schedule of the importing country (e.g., USITC HTS, EU TARIC, UK Trade Tariff) to see if a more specific subheading within Heading 7013 applies. If no more specific subheading is found, and the item fits the general description, then 701399 is the appropriate classification.

How is the duty calculated for products under HS 701399?

A set of 12 decorative glass figurines weighing 2.5 kg and declared at a customs value of $150 USD would attract a US duty of $10.50. This is calculated using the Most Favored Nation (MFN) rate of 7% ad valorem, applied to the declared value: 7% of $150 = $10.50. This calculation is based on the MFN rate published in the USITC Harmonized Tariff Schedule for HS code 7013.99.90.

Which trade agreements reduce duties for HS 701399?

Several free trade agreements may reduce the applicable duty rate for HS 701399, including the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), which can lead to a duty rate of Free for originating goods from Canada and Mexico. The Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) may also offer reduced or Free rates for eligible goods from developing countries. Documentation required to claim preference under USMCA typically involves a certification of origin, while GSP requires a Form A. Specific origin documentation requirements vary by importing country and agreement.

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