7013.41 - Of lead crystal:

This HTS category, 7013.41, specifically encompasses glassware designed for table or kitchen use, which is further characterized by being made of lead crystal. Lead crystal glassware is distinguished by its high lead oxide content, contributing to its brilliance, clarity, and weight. This classification excludes items intended for drinking, such as wine glasses or tumblers, which fall under different subheadings.

The critical differentiator for this category, 7013.41, lies in its material composition: lead crystal. Its sibling categories, 7013.42 and 7013.49, address glassware based on its thermal expansion properties or simply as "other" materials, respectively. Therefore, if a piece of table or kitchen glassware is not explicitly identified as lead crystal, it would likely be classified under one of the sibling categories based on its specific physical characteristics or material.

Within 7013.41, further subdivisions are established based on the value of the items. These subcategories (7013.41.10.00, 7013.41.20.00, 7013.41.30.00, and 7013.41.50.00) allow for more granular tariff treatment based on the economic value per unit, ranging from not over $1 to over $5. This valuation-based breakdown helps customs authorities in applying appropriate duties and tracking trade flows for specific segments of the lead crystal tableware and kitchenware market.