7013.37.20.10 - Crystalline or non-lead crystal

This HTS classification covers drinking glasses not made of glass-ceramics, which are not explicitly specified elsewhere in subheading 7013.37.20. The key defining characteristic for this category is its composition: crystalline or non-lead crystal. This means the glassware will exhibit enhanced brilliance and clarity due to the presence of specific mineral additives, distinguishing it from ordinary soda-lime glass or lead crystal. These items are intended for serving beverages, such as wine glasses, tumblers, or goblets, and can be for everyday use or more formal occasions.

The distinction between this subheading and its sibling, 7013.37.20.90, lies in the material. While both fall under "Other drinking glasses, other than of glass-ceramics," this specific code requires the material to be crystalline or non-lead crystal. The "Other" sibling encompasses drinking glasses made from other types of glass not otherwise specified. Therefore, careful examination of the glass composition is paramount for correct classification.

As this is a leaf node, there are no further subcategories to introduce. The classification is finalized at this level based on the type of drinking glass (not of glass-ceramics), its specific material composition (crystalline or non-lead crystal), and its unit value, which must be over $0.30 but not over $3 each. When classifying items under this code, verify that the unit value falls within this specified range, in addition to meeting the material criteria.