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SITCSection 6
U.S. imports of articles of glass, nes (SITC 66599) totaled $26.5M in April 2026, traded with 50 countries.
Importers of Articles of Glass, NES paid $4.5M in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 18% on $25.6M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Articles of Glass, NES imports of $26.5M in April 2026 ran 13% above the year-to-date monthly average of $23.5M.
Last updated: April 2026 dataServing as the residual category for glass articles not captured by any more specific heading, this classification encompasses a wide range of manufactured glass products — from glass floats and glass fiber novelties to specialty glass components used in industrial equipment — whose diversity makes generalization difficult. Because classification here is by exclusion, the first analytical step for any candidate article is to rule out all more specific glass headings before assigning it to this residual. Trade professionals dealing in novel or engineered glass products should be especially attentive to this classification logic, as new glass technologies may initially land here before a more specific heading is established.
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The General Rules of Interpretation require that residual 'not elsewhere specified' headings be used only after systematically ruling out all more specific headings. For glass articles, this means reviewing each named glass category — laboratory, household, optical, signalling, beads, mosaic, etc. — before defaulting to the NES heading. A binding ruling request to CBP is the most reliable way to confirm classification for novel or ambiguous glass articles, particularly those with mixed material compositions or dual-use applications.
When a glass article is specifically designed and used as a component of a particular machine or apparatus, classification rules may direct it to the machinery heading as a part rather than to a glass articles heading. The essential character and specificity of the article's design for a particular machine are key factors. Importers should analyze both the glass articles headings and the relevant machinery or equipment headings — and consider a CBP ruling — before filing entry for specialized industrial glass components.
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| Country | Imports | Exports | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|
| JAPAN | $5.2M | $504K | -$4.7M |
| VIETNAM | $5.5M | $25K | -$5.5M |
| CHINA | $3.6M | $1.9M | -$1.7M |
| KOREA, SOUTH | $2.9M | $1.7M | -$1.3M |
| GERMANY | $2.3M | $1.8M | -$545K |
Monthly import values over time