7013 - Glassware of a kind used for table, kitchen, toilet, office, indoor decoration or similar purposes (other than that of heading 7010 or 7018):
Sub-classifications
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7013 10
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7013 1010 00Kitchenware, non-glazed, greater than 75 percent by volume crystalline, of lithium aluminosilicate, having a linear coefficient of expansion not exceeding 10 x 10-7 per Kelvin within a temperature range of 0˚C to 300˚C, transparent, haze-free, exhibiting transmittances of infrared radiations in excess of 75 percent at a wavelength of 2.5 microns when measured on a sample 3 mm in thickness, and containing β-quartz solid solution as the predominant crystal phase 🖩
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Overview
Heading 7013 encompasses a broad range of glassware designed for specific domestic, decorative, and functional purposes, excluding items explicitly covered by headings 7010 (carboys, bottles, jars, etc.) and 7018 (imitation pearls, beads, etc.). This category primarily includes items like drinking glasses, tableware, kitchenware, and decorative objects intended for use in homes, offices, or for indoor decoration. The key determinant for classification under this heading is the intended use of the glassware, rather than its material composition, though it must be made of glass.
Distinguishing this heading from its siblings within Section XIII involves recognizing its focus on finished, often aesthetically designed or functionally specific glassware for everyday use, as opposed to bulk containers or specialized glass articles. For instance, while other chapters might cover industrial glass or glass raw materials, 7013 is dedicated to the end-user products commonly found in households and hospitality settings.
Within heading 7013, subcategories are further defined to differentiate between various types of glassware based on their specific application and material attributes. The distinctions include glassware made of glass-ceramics (7013.10), and then further subdivisions for drinking glasses (both stemmed and otherwise), other table or kitchen glassware, and general "other glassware." These detailed subcategories allow for precise classification, ensuring that distinctions between specialized items like wine glasses and general-purpose tumblers, or between decorative vases and functional mixing bowls, are accurately captured for trade purposes.