# European Union tariff lines under HS 7016.90

> The European Union tariff splits HS 7016.90 (paving blocks, slabs, bricks, squares, tiles and other articles of pressed or moulded 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 lights and the like; multicellular or foam glass in blocks, panels, plates, shells or similar forms) into 3 national lines: 7016 90 10 00 (leaded lights and the like), 7016 90 40 00 (blocks and bricks, of a kind used for building or construction purposes) and 7016 90 70 00 (other). The general (MFN) duty differs by line: 3% on 7016 90 10 00, 3.000 % MIN 1.200 EUR DTN G on 7016 90 40 00 and 3.000 % MIN 1.200 EUR DTN G on 7016 90 70 00.

Source: https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/701690
Last updated: 11 October 2026

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## Key facts

- HS subheading: [7016.90](https://border.bot/hs-codes/701690)
- National lines: 3
- Import VAT/GST in the European Union: VAT 21%
- De minimis in the European Union: Flat €3 duty up to €150; tax always charged
- Tariff: [European Union](https://border.bot/countries/european-union)
- Chapter: 70: Glass and glassware

## European Union lines under 7016.90

The European Union tariff splits HS 7016.90 (paving blocks, slabs, bricks, squares, tiles and other articles of pressed or moulded 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 lights and the like; multicellular or foam glass in blocks, panels, plates, shells or similar forms) into 3 national lines: 7016 90 10 00 (leaded lights and the like), 7016 90 40 00 (blocks and bricks, of a kind used for building or construction purposes) and 7016 90 70 00 (other).

The general (MFN) duty differs by line: 3% on 7016 90 10 00, 3.000 % MIN 1.200 EUR DTN G on 7016 90 40 00 and 3.000 % MIN 1.200 EUR DTN G on 7016 90 70 00.

- [7016 90 10 00](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/7016901000) Other, Leaded lights and the like. Duty (MFN): 3%
- [7016 90 40 00](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/7016904000) Other, Blocks and bricks, of a kind used for building or construction purposes. Duty (MFN): 3.000 % MIN 1.200 EUR DTN G
- [7016 90 70 00](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/7016907000) Other. Duty (MFN): 3.000 % MIN 1.200 EUR DTN G

## Import VAT and de minimis in the European Union

The European Union charges VAT on imports at a standard rate of 21%.

From 1 July 2026 until 1 July 2028, consignments sold to buyers in the European Union worth up to €150 pay a flat customs duty of €3 per tariff classification in the consignment instead of the tariff rate. Import tax is charged whatever the value.

## In other countries

National tariff lines under 7016.90 are live on border.bot for the United States (3 lines, also used by 1 other country).

- [United States](https://border.bot/countries/united-states/hs-codes/701690): 3 lines, used by 1 other country
- [The Harmonized System text for 7016.90](https://border.bot/hs-codes/701690)

- Previous subheading: [7016.10](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/701610) Glass cubes and other glass smallwares, whether or not on a backing, for mosaics or similar decorative purposes
- Next subheading: [7017.10](https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/701710) Of fused quartz or other fused silica

## Frequently asked questions

### How many national tariff lines does the European Union tariff have under HS 7016.90?

The European Union tariff splits HS 7016.90 (paving blocks, slabs, bricks, squares, tiles and other articles of pressed or moulded 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 lights and the like; multicellular or foam glass in blocks, panels, plates, shells or similar forms) into 3 national lines: 7016 90 10 00 (leaded lights and the like), 7016 90 40 00 (blocks and bricks, of a kind used for building or construction purposes) and 7016 90 70 00 (other).

### What is the duty on HS 7016.90 in the European Union?

The general (MFN) duty differs by line: 3% on 7016 90 10 00, 3.000 % MIN 1.200 EUR DTN G on 7016 90 40 00 and 3.000 % MIN 1.200 EUR DTN G on 7016 90 70 00.

## Sources and updates

The tariff lines for the European Union come from border.bot release 1, read from the publisher’s files, and have been live since 11 October 2026.

The duty rates for the European Union come from border.bot release 1, read from the publisher’s files, and have been live since 11 October 2026.

The trade programmes for the European Union come from border.bot release 1, read from the publisher’s files, and have been live since 11 October 2026.

The import taxes for the European Union come from border.bot release 1, imported from a file, and have been live since 9 October 2026.

The de minimis thresholds for the European Union come from border.bot release 2, entered by border.bot, and have been live since 11 October 2026.

This page was last updated on 11 October 2026.

Guidance from published tariff data, not a binding ruling. For a decision customs must follow, apply to the destination’s customs authority for a binding tariff ruling.

Official source files:

- https://circabc.europa.eu/sd/a/9e277705-ac42-441d-8580-90cd730d9bc6/Geographical%20areas%20composition.xlsx
- https://circabc.europa.eu/sd/a/bfb94607-8b4c-40c3-ad33-1efef11bb80a/Duties%20Import%2001-99.xlsx
- https://circabc.europa.eu/sd/a/4b3c682c-947c-4f34-932d-0b8d192537bd/Measure%20exclusions.xlsx
- https://circabc.europa.eu/sd/a/13694f84-6980-4966-8c91-22459447b52b/Nomenclature%20EN.xlsx

Machine-readable: https://border.bot/countries/european-union/hs-codes/701690.json