Glass; articles thereof, statuettes and other ornaments of lamp worked glass, other than imitation jewellery

HS code 701890 covers a diverse range of glass products, including statuettes, ornaments, and other decorative items made using lamp-working techniques. This industry plays a significant role in the global arts and crafts sector, providing unique and intricate glass pieces that are highly sought after by consumers and collectors alike. The production of these specialized glass articles contributes to the broader economy through international trade, employment, and the preservation of traditional glassmaking skills.

The production of lamp-worked glass articles involves a meticulous and skilled process. Artisans use a specialized torch to heat and manipulate molten glass, shaping it into the desired form. This technique allows for the creation of intricate designs, detailed patterns, and three-dimensional shapes that are not possible with other glassmaking methods. The final products are often meticulously finished, with additional decorative elements or coatings applied to enhance their aesthetic appeal.

The primary raw material required for the production of lamp-worked glass articles is high-quality glass, which may come in the form of rods, tubes, or other pre-formed shapes. Specialized tools and equipment, such as torches, mandrels, and annealing ovens, are also essential for the lamp-working process. Skilled artisans with extensive training and experience in the craft are the most important input, as their expertise and creativity are crucial to the production of these unique and intricate glass pieces.

The main outputs of HS code 701890 are a wide range of decorative glass items, including statuettes, figurines, ornaments, and other artistic glass objects. These products are often used for home decor, gift-giving, and as collectibles. The output of this industry may be consumed by 950300 Toys, games and sports requisites; parts and accessories thereof, 940500 Lamps and lighting fittings, including searchlights and spotlights and parts thereof, not elsewhere specified or included; illuminated signs, illuminated name-plates and the like, having a permanently fixed light source, and parts thereof not elsewhere specified or included, and 970400 (Postage or revenue stamps, stamp-postmarks, first-day covers, postal stationery (stamped paper), and the like, used or unused, other than those of heading 4907), among other related industries.