7016.10.00.00 - Glass cubes and other glass smallwares, whether or not on a backing, for mosaics or similar decorative purposes

This HTS classification, 7016.10.00.00, specifically covers glass cubes and other small glass pieces designed for mosaics or similar decorative applications. These items are characterized by their small size and their intended use in creating decorative patterns or imagery, often affixed to a backing or substrate. Examples include glass tesserae, small glass tiles, and beads explicitly manufactured for mosaic art or decorative surfaces. The defining characteristic is their ornamental purpose, distinguishing them from functional glass articles.

Within its parent heading, 7016, this category is differentiated from sibling category 7016.90 ("Other"). While 7016.90 encompasses other articles of pressed or molded glass used for building and construction, such as paving blocks and glass bricks, 7016.10.00.00 is strictly for decorative smallwares. It focuses on the aesthetic application rather than structural or building utility.

As this is a leaf node in the HTS structure, there are no further subcategories. Therefore, the classification's scope is precisely defined by the description of glass cubes and smallwares intended for decorative mosaics. The key determinant for classification under this code is the explicit intended use for decorative mosaic work, rather than general use for construction or other purposes.