7013.28.05.00 - Pressed and toughened (specially tempered)

This HTS category, 7013.28.05.00, specifically classifies stemware drinking glasses that are made of glass and have undergone a process of pressing and toughening (special tempering). This tempering process enhances the glass's resistance to mechanical shock and thermal stress, making the glassware more durable for everyday use. The "stemware" designation signifies drinking glasses designed with a stem and a foot, distinguishing them from tumblers, goblets, or other drinking vessels without these features.

The primary distinguishing factor for this subcategory lies in the material treatment. While other stemware drinking glasses may be classified under related headings or subheadings, this code is reserved for those that have been explicitly pressed and then specially tempered. This ensures that only the most robust forms of glass stemware meet the criteria for this classification, reflecting a higher standard of durability.

As a leaf node, this category does not have further subdivisions. Therefore, classification into 7013.28.05.00 hinges on the physical characteristics of the glass, specifically its pressed and toughened nature, and its intended use as a stemmed drinking vessel for beverages.