HS Code:
The 'Other Glassware' category under HS Code 7013 encompasses a wide range of glassware products not classified under specific headings, including household items, decorative glassware, and other non-industrial glass products. This category includes items such as glass vases, bowls, and other ornamental or utility glassware made from various types of glass (e.g., soda-lime glass, borosilicate glass). It excludes glassware for laboratory, hygienic, or pharmaceutical use, as well as glassware used for table, kitchen, toilet, office, or indoor decoration under more specific codes.
Total Trade Volume
USD 3.2 billion
Data from 2022
Source
United Nations Comtrade Database
USD 1.1 billion
34.4% of total trade of total trade
Increasing
USD 450 million
14.1% of total trade of total trade
Stable
USD 320 million
10.0% of total trade of total trade
Increasing
USD 250 million
7.8% of total trade of total trade
Stable
USD 180 million
5.6% of total trade of total trade
Increasing
Average Rate
6.5% ad valorem
Highest Rate
12% (applied by certain developing countries)
Lowest Rate
0% (under free trade agreements like EU-USMCA)
Rising demand for eco-friendly and sustainable glassware
Increased production of recycled glass products and shift towards sustainable packaging, boosting trade in regions with strong environmental policies like the EU.
2021-2022
Growth in e-commerce for home decor and glassware
Significant rise in direct-to-consumer sales of decorative glassware, benefiting exporting countries with strong logistics like China and Germany.
2020-2022
Shift towards premium and artisanal glassware
Higher demand for handcrafted and luxury glassware from countries like Italy and France, leading to increased value per unit in trade.
2019-2022
The European Union introduced anti-dumping duties ranging from 8% to 12% on certain categories of glassware from China to protect domestic producers from unfairly priced imports.
March 2023
Likely to reduce Chinese glassware imports into the EU, potentially benefiting other exporters like India and Turkey.
Revised rules under the USMCA agreement have reduced tariffs on glassware between the US, Canada, and Mexico, promoting regional trade.
January 2023
Increased trade volume among North American countries, with the US seeing a 5% rise in imports from Mexico.
Australia introduced stricter environmental standards for glassware imports, requiring certification for recycled content and production emissions.
July 2023
Exporters with sustainable practices (e.g., EU countries) are likely to gain market share, while non-compliant producers may face barriers.