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U.S. imports of glass cubes and smallwares for mosaics and decorative purposes (HS 701610) totaled $4.9M in April 2026, traded with 27 countries.
Importers of Glass Cubes and Smallwares for Mosaics and Decorative Purposes paid $1.3M in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 22% on $5.9M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule.
Last updated: April 2026 dataSmall glass tesserae, tiles, and similar pieces — whether loose or mounted on a backing sheet — serve the architectural tile, interior design, and decorative arts industries under this heading. China is the dominant US supplier, followed by Spain, Mexico, Italy, and Thailand, a supplier mix that reflects both high-volume commodity production and artisanal European glasswork traditions. All US imports fall under the single tariff line 7016100000, so classification is straightforward, but importers should confirm that pieces are not optically worked and are intended for mosaic or decorative use rather than construction glazing, which would shift them to heading 7016.90.
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Heading 7016.10 covers small decorative pieces — cubes, chips, and similar smallwares — used in mosaics or surface decoration. Heading 7016.90 covers pressed or molded glass articles intended for structural building applications, such as glass blocks, tiles used as load-bearing or weatherproofing elements, and foam glass panels. The intended end use and the article's structural function are the primary classification determinants.
Yes. The heading explicitly includes glass cubes and smallwares 'whether or not on a backing,' so mesh-mounted or paper-faced mosaic sheets remain classifiable here provided the individual glass pieces are the essential character of the article. If the backing material dominates the article's character, reclassification may be warranted.
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Monthly import values over time
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Import Value | Effective Tariff % | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7016100000 | GLASS CUBES A SMLLWRS, BACKD OR NOT, FR MOSAICS ET | $4.9M | 22.31% | $1.3M |
GLASS CUBES A SMLLWRS, BACKD OR NOT, FR MOSAICS ET
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 7016100000 | GLASS CUBES A SMLLWRS, BACKD OR NOT, FR MOSAICS ET | $288K |
GLASS CUBES A SMLLWRS, BACKD OR NOT, FR MOSAICS ET
7.2K no
GLASS ARTICL. FOR CONVEYANCE/PACKING OF GOODS,NESO
HS 701090
TOUGHNED SAFETY GLASS, NOT FOR VEHICULAR USE
HS 700719
OTHER GLASSWARE, NOT LEAD CRYSTAL, NESOI
HS 701399
GLASS WOOL AND ARTICLES OF GLASS WOOL
HS 701980
REAR-VIEW MIRRORS FOR VEHICLES
HS 700910
GLASS MIRRORS, FRAMED, EXC REARVIEW
HS 700992
| State | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | $1.1M | $93K | -$1.0M |
| Florida | $838K | $99K | -$739K |
| New York | $760K | $8K | -$752K |
| Port | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEWARK, NJ | $1.2M | -- | -$1.2M |
| MIAMI, FL | $658K | -- | -$658K |
| SAVANNAH, GA | $516K | -- | -$516K |