HS Code:
The category of 'Painted, colored or stained glass windows and parts thereof, valued over $161 per square meter and designed by, or produced under the direction of, a professional artist' (HS Code: 7016.90.10) pertains to high-value, artistically significant glass products used primarily in architectural and decorative applications. These products are often custom-made for religious, cultural, or luxury building projects, reflecting intricate craftsmanship and historical or contemporary artistic design. This niche market caters to a specialized clientele, including restoration projects for heritage buildings, bespoke architectural designs, and high-end interior decor.
Total Trade Volume
Approximately $45 million USD
Data from 2022
Source
United Nations Comtrade Database and International Trade Centre (ITC)
$12.5 million USD
27.8% of total trade of total trade
Increasing
$9.3 million USD
20.7% of total trade of total trade
Stable
$6.8 million USD
15.1% of total trade of total trade
Increasing
$5.2 million USD
11.6% of total trade of total trade
Stable
$4.7 million USD
10.4% of total trade of total trade
Decreasing
Average Rate
5.2% ad valorem
Highest Rate
12% (applied by certain developing countries)
Lowest Rate
0% (under free trade agreements like EU-USMCA)
Rising demand for heritage restoration projects
Increased trade volume in countries with significant historical architecture, such as the UK and France, driving demand for specialized stained glass craftsmanship.
2021-2022
Integration of modern design with traditional techniques
Growing interest from luxury real estate developers for custom stained glass features, boosting markets in the US and Middle East.
2020-2022
Sustainability concerns in production
Pressure to adopt eco-friendly materials and processes, increasing production costs but appealing to environmentally conscious buyers in Europe.
2022
The European Union allocated additional funds for cultural heritage restoration, including stained glass projects, under the 2021-2027 Multiannual Financial Framework.
March 2022
Expected to increase demand for high-value stained glass in European markets, particularly in Germany and France.
The US Trade Representative granted temporary tariff exemptions for certain artistic glass imports to support domestic restoration projects.
July 2022
Facilitated imports from key partners like the UK and Germany, boosting trade volume by approximately 10% in the second half of 2022.
Italy introduced stricter export controls on culturally significant stained glass pieces to preserve national heritage.
September 2022
Led to a slight decline in Italian exports, redirecting demand to other European suppliers like France.