U.S. imports of Other Pressed & Blown Glass & Glassware (NAICS 327212) totaled $318.7M in August 2026, imported from 92 countries.

Importers of Other Pressed & Blown Glass & Glassware paid $57.0M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 18.03% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Other Pressed & Blown Glass & Glassware imports of $318.7M in August 2026 ran 21% above the year-to-date monthly average of $264.0M.

Last updated: August 2026 data

Pressed and blown glassware — covering items such as tableware, decorative pieces, laboratory ware, and technical glass components — is shaped through mold-pressing or free-blowing rather than the continuous float process used for flat glass. The category is commercially significant for the foodservice, hospitality, and scientific supply sectors. Hand-blown and mouth-blown articles may qualify for distinct tariff treatment compared to machine-made equivalents, making the production method a key classification variable.

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24.2K import shipments a month

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the method of production — hand-blown versus machine-made — affect how pressed and blown glassware is classified?

Yes. US HTS schedules distinguish between hand-made (mouth-blown) and machine-made glassware in several subheadings, and the applicable duty rate can differ. Importers should confirm whether the foreign manufacturer's production process qualifies as hand-blown under CBP's interpretation before declaring the goods.

What documentation is typically required for importing decorative or tableware glassware?

Standard commercial invoice, packing list, and bill of lading are required. If the glassware contains lead crystal, some buyers and retailers may request material composition certifications. Articles marketed for food contact may also need to comply with FDA regulations on leachable substances, particularly for lead content.

Other Pressed & Blown Glass & Glassware

Name: Other Pressed & Blown Glass & Glassware (NAICS 327212) -- U.S. Import Data
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NAICS 327212National industry6-digit

U.S. imports · August 2026: $318.7M; YTD $2.1B

U.S. exports · August 2026: $179.0M

Balance · August 2026: −$139.8M; Trade deficit

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U.S. imports of Other Pressed & Blown Glass & Glassware (NAICS 327212) totaled $318.7M in August 2026, imported from 92 countries.

Importers of Other Pressed & Blown Glass & Glassware paid $57.0M in duties in August 2026, an average duty rate of 18.03% — duty actually collected as a share of the imports that cleared customs, not the published tariff schedule. Other Pressed & Blown Glass & Glassware imports of $318.7M in August 2026 ran 21% above the year-to-date monthly average of $264.0M.

Last updated: August 2026 data Last updated: August 2026 data

Pressed and blown glassware — covering items such as tableware, decorative pieces, laboratory ware, and technical glass components — is shaped through mold-pressing or free-blowing rather than the continuous float process used for flat glass. The category is commercially significant for the foodservice, hospitality, and scientific supply sectors. Hand-blown and mouth-blown articles may qualify for distinct tariff treatment compared to machine-made equivalents, making the production method a key classification variable.

AI-written summary of the official U.S. Census Bureau trade figures on this page — verify before relying on it.

24.2K import shipments a month

12-month trend

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$318.7MYoY · free account

Exports

$179.0MYoY · free account

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Over the twelve months to August 2026, the U.S. imported $3.1B of Other Pressed & Blown Glass & Glassware and exported $1.9B.

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Through August 2026. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.

Where it comes from, where it lands, what it pays

Imports · August 2026

Countries

origin

China and Mexico together supply 51% of it. China pays 31.3% duty; Mexico 0.2%.

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Districts

customs district

Census does not publish district detail for this classification system.

States

destination

Census publishes state breakdowns for NAICS to the 4-digit level only. See NAICS 3272 for those.

Ports

entry

Census does not publish port detail for this classification system.