7013.37 - Other:

This HTS category, 7013.37, encompasses drinking glasses that are not made of glass-ceramics and are not classified under other specific subheadings within heading 7013. This includes a wide array of drinking vessels such as tumblers, highball glasses, wine glasses (excluding lead crystal types), and other similar items intended for serving beverages. The key defining factor is their composition of glass and their intended use for drinking purposes, differentiating them from decorative glassware or other functional glass items.

Crucially, this category is distinguished from its sibling, 7013.33, which specifically covers drinking glasses made of lead crystal. While both fall under the broader umbrella of non-glass-ceramic drinking glasses, the presence and percentage of lead oxide in the glass composition are the determining factors for classification under 7013.33, leaving 7013.37 for drinking glasses manufactured from other types of glass.

Within this category, further distinctions are made to refine classification. Subcategories exist to address variations in manufacturing processes and specific characteristics. For instance, "Pressed and toughened (specially tempered)" distinguishes items produced by pressing molds and undergoing a heat treatment to increase their durability and resistance to thermal shock. The "Other" subcategory serves as a residual classification for drinking glasses that do not meet the criteria for the specifically enumerated subcategories, ensuring comprehensive coverage within the scope of non-glass-ceramic drinking vessels.