7013.99 - Other:

This HTS category, 7013.99, encompasses "Other glassware" used for table, kitchen, toilet, office, indoor decoration, or similar purposes, which does not fall under specific preceding subheadings. It serves as a residual category for glassware of the kind described in heading 7013 that isn't explicitly classified as lead crystal (7013.91). The primary criterion for inclusion here is the general use of the glassware, provided it meets the overarching scope of heading 7013 and is not otherwise specified.

Distinguishing this category from its sibling, 7013.91, is crucial. While 7013.91 specifically designates glassware "Of lead crystal," 7013.99 covers all other types of glassware within the same broad usage categories that are not made of lead crystal. This implies that the material composition, specifically the presence of a significant lead content defining lead crystal, is the differentiating factor at this level.

The subcategories under 7013.99 further refine the classification of these remaining "other" glasswares. Subheadings like 7013.99.10.00 and 7013.99.20.00 address specific decorative techniques and manufacturing processes, such as intricately decorated glassware with embedded effects or glassware that has been pressed and toughened. The existence of further "Other" subcategories indicates that the classification system aims to capture even finer distinctions within the residual grouping, requiring careful examination of physical characteristics and production methods to ensure accurate import or export declaration.