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SITCSection 6
U.S. imports of drawn & blown glass in sheets (not elsewhere specified) (SITC 66439) totaled $2.8M in April 2026, traded with 16 countries.
Importers of Drawn & Blown Glass in Sheets (Not Elsewhere Specified) paid $34K in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 1.3% on $2.6M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Drawn & Blown Glass in Sheets (Not Elsewhere Specified) imports of $2.8M in April 2026 ran 24% above the year-to-date monthly average of $2.3M.
Last updated: April 2026 dataDrawn and blown glass sheet production methods predate modern float glass technology and yield surfaces with slight optical distortion that is prized in historic preservation, antique reproduction, and specialty art applications. The 'not elsewhere specified' scope means this heading captures sheet glass made by cylinder-blowing or vertical-draw processes that do not fit the float or cast-and-rolled categories. Thickness uniformity and surface character — including the characteristic waviness of mouth-blown glass — are the primary quality variables for buyers in the architectural restoration and art glass markets.
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Historic preservation projects and period-accurate restorations often require the subtle surface irregularities and optical character of drawn or blown glass, which float glass cannot replicate. Specialty art glass studios also prefer these forms for their unique light-refracting qualities in leaded and stained glass work.
Manufacturer's technical data sheets describing the production method (cylinder-blown, vertical-draw, etc.) and the absence of the surface flatness characteristics of float glass are the most useful supporting documents. A licensed customs broker can help assess whether the production process and physical characteristics align with this residual heading.
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