Paving blocks — HTS 7016
Paving blocks, slabs, bricks, squares, tiles and other articles of pressed or molded glass, whether or not wired, of a kind used for building or construction purposes; glass cubes and other glass smallwares, whether or not on a backing, for mosaics or similar decorative purposes; leaded glass windows and the like; multicellular or foam glass in blocks, panels, plates, shells or similar forms
Chapter 70 › Heading 7016
2026 HTS Rev 19 Synced Rules verified Operational
Written to help non-specialists understand this page. Rates, dates, and legal facts come from the official records above and on the linked source.
HTS heading 7016 is a broad product category for certain glass articles used in construction or decoration. It groups pressed or molded glass building pieces—such as paving blocks, slabs, bricks, squares, and tiles—along with glass cubes and other small pieces used for mosaics. It also covers leaded-glass windows and similar items, plus multicellular or foam glass made in forms such as blocks, panels, plates, or shells.
The 4-digit heading is only the starting point. To select the correct 8-digit HTSUS subheading, identify the product’s principal characteristics and match them to the more specific description in the tariff schedule. Relevant distinctions may include whether the item is pressed or molded, whether it is used in construction or mosaics, whether it is leaded glass or foam glass, its physical form, and whether it is wired or mounted on a backing. Confirm the complete 8-digit description and any applicable legal notes before entry; unusual or borderline products may require a customs broker or binding ruling.
What to check
- Describe the article as imported, including its material, manufacturing process, dimensions, shape, and any backing, wiring, frame, or other components.
- Separate construction glass products from mosaic or decorative smallwares, leaded-glass windows, and multicellular or foam glass before comparing subheadings.
- Check whether the tariff wording distinguishes wired from unwired articles, or mounted from unmounted articles, and verify which condition applies at importation.
- Use the product’s actual form and principal use as evidence, but do not rely on marketing names alone; review technical specifications, photographs, and manufacturer information.
- Read the full 8-digit HTSUS provision and related notes, then confirm the classification with a qualified customs professional if the product could fit more than one description.
HTS heading 7016 summary
Paving blocks is a 4-digit product category containing 1 published product-code lines in this snapshot. A heading does not carry one universal duty rate; classification must be narrowed to the line matching the product facts.
How to find your code in this category
A heading is a product category. To get the exact duty, narrow from this 4-digit heading to a sub-category (usually by material), then open the 8-digit code that matches your product.
Open any code in the tables below to see its exact duty rate, a duty calculator (enter your shipment value → estimated duty and landed cost), the rate-change history chart, and the country-by-country breakdown (including Section 301/232 add-on duties).
Why you have to click in: a single category can contain products with very different duties. The rate depends on the specific product — its material and construction — and on the country of origin, and those only get pinned down at the 8-digit code level. That is why this page points you to codes instead of showing one rate for the whole category.
Sub-categories
| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 7016.90 | Other |
Product codes & duty rates
👇 Each row is a specific product code — click a blue code to open its full page with exact duty rates by country, the rate-history chart, and a duty calculator. 👉
| Code | Description | General (MFN) | Special | Column 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7016.10.00.00 👉 | Glass cubes and other glass smallwares, whether or not on a backing, for mosaics or similar decorative purposes | 2.7% | Free | 60% |
"Special" shows the free-trade-agreement rate; open a code to see exactly which countries qualify.
Common questions
What products fall under HTS heading 7016?
Paving blocks, slabs, bricks, squares, tiles and other articles of pressed or molded glass, whether or not wired, of a kind used for building or construction purposes; glass cubes and other glass smallwares, whether or not on a backing, for mosaics or similar decorative purposes; leaded glass windows and the like; multicellular or foam glass in blocks, panels, plates, shells or similar forms. To classify a specific item you must pick the matching sub-category and 8-digit code above; the right choice usually depends on the material and construction of the product.
How do I choose the right code within this category?
Start from the sub-categories (typically divided by material—for example cotton versus man-made fibers), then open the active 8- or 10-digit code that matches the product. When unsure, a licensed customs broker or a CBP binding ruling can confirm the classification.
Reference information only, not customs, legal, or classification advice. Confirm the current code and rate against the official HTS before you import.