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SITCSection 6
U.S. imports of household glassware, nes (SITC 66529) totaled $39.2M in April 2026, traded with 57 countries.
Importers of Household Glassware, NES paid $7.7M in duties in April 2026 — an effective duty rate of 24% on $32.4M in dutiable value, based on actual customs collections rather than the published tariff schedule. Household Glassware, NES imports of $39.2M in April 2026 ran 14% below the year-to-date monthly average of $45.9M.
Last updated: April 2026 dataFunctioning as a catch-all for glass articles used in domestic settings that do not fit the more specific table, kitchen, or drinking-glass categories, this heading captures a diverse range of products — decorative glass vases, glass candleholders, glass storage jars, and similar household items. Because the category is defined by exclusion, classification disputes often arise when a product could plausibly fit a more specific heading; the article's primary function and design intent are the key classification criteria. Importers dealing in mixed housewares assortments should itemize product types carefully on commercial invoices to avoid blanket classification errors across an entire shipment.
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Each article type must be classified separately under its own heading — drinking glasses under 66522 and decorative or other household glass articles under 66529 (or another specific heading as appropriate). Lumping mixed glassware under a single heading is a common entry error that can trigger CBP examination or post-entry audit. Detailed packing lists and invoices broken out by article type are essential.
When a glass article could plausibly serve multiple purposes — for example, a glass jar used for both storage and serving — CBP applies the General Rules of Interpretation, looking to the article's principal use as commercially understood. Product catalogs, marketing materials, and industry usage evidence all support the classification argument. Consulting a licensed customs broker before entry is advisable for ambiguous items.
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