U.S. imports of Glass Cubes and Smallwares for Mosaics and Decorative Purposes (HS 701610) totaled $6.5M in August 2026, imported from 34 countries.
Importers of Glass Cubes and Smallwares for Mosaics and Decorative Purposes paid $1.3M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 20.20% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Glass Cubes and Smallwares for Mosaics and Decorative Purposes imports of $6.5M in August 2026 ran 19% above the year-to-date monthly average of $5.5M.
Last updated: August 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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Subheading 1 of 2 in heading 7016
Subheading 701610 · $6.5M of $12.1M
HS10 import codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule.
| Code | Description | Imports for consumption | Average duty rate | Dutiable Share | Duty Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7016100000 | Glass Cubes A Smllwrs, Backd or not, Fr Mosaics Et | $6.6M | 20.20% | 94.51% | $1.3M |
HS10 export codes under this HS6 parent, each with its own page. Source: U.S. Schedule B export classification.
| Code | Description | Export Value |
|---|---|---|
| 7016100000 | Glass Cubes A Smllwrs, Backd or not, Fr Mosaics Et | $328K |
Import lines come from the U.S. Harmonized Tariff Schedule and export lines from Schedule B. The two are numbered by different agencies, so the same 10-digit code can appear in both tables describing a different product.
ImportsExports
Imports
$6.5MYoY · free account
Exports
$328KYoY · free account
12-mo low · imports
Low · free accountOver the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $64.0M of Glass Cubes and Smallwares for Mosaics and Decorative Purposes and exported $4.9M.
Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Imports · August 2026
origin
China and Italy together supply 63% of it. China pays 33.3% duty; Mexico 0.2%.
customs district
destination
entry
rate provision · imports
5.6% enters free of duty; duty collected equals 20.20% of imports for consumption.