What is the HS code for glass bottles?
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HS-2 · Chapter 70
HS chapter 70: Glass and glassware
Section XIII — Articles of stone, plaster, cement, asbestos, mica or similar materials; ceramic products; glass and glassware
Goods classified under this chapter include various types of glass and glassware, such as safety glass, bottles, and decorative items. For instance, if you're importing tempered glass for construction, this chapter will guide you in determining the correct HS code.
To select the appropriate HS-4 code, start by identifying the specific form of glass you are dealing with. For example, if you have glass bottles, you would look at heading 7010. If unsure, review the descriptions closely to differentiate between similar categories like glassware or safety glass.
Next, drill down to HS-6 by checking the notes and specific descriptions under each HS-4 heading. Pay attention to any additional processing or features, such as whether the glass is worked or unworked. This will help you avoid confusion with neighbouring headings that may seem similar.
Always verify the national digits that may apply to your selected HS-4 code, as these can vary by country. Consulting with a customs broker can also provide clarity on any specific rulings or additional documentation required for your glass products.
Terms & reference phrasing
These are common trade terms used for this chapter. Use them as context, not as a substitute for legal wording.
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- how to classify glass products for customs
- differences between HS-4 codes for glassware
- importing safety glass requirements
- shipping glass bottles internationally
- understanding HS-70 glass classifications
- what to check for glass product codes
- consulting a broker for glass imports
- national digits for glass and glassware
Examples & common questions
Example products reflect typical trade descriptions. The questions below mirror practical doubts teams raise during filing.
Example products
- Tempered safety glass sheets for construction projects
- Glass bottles for beverage packaging
- Glass mirrors for home decor
- Laboratory glassware such as flasks and beakers
- Decorative glass ornaments and statuettes
- Insulating glass units for energy-efficient windows
- Glass tubes for lighting applications
- Glass fibers used in composite materials
Common classification questions
How to classify safety glass under HS-70?
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Are there specific regulations for importing glassware?
Confirm composition, processing stage, and end-use in your documents before mapping to country digits.
What are the differences between HS-4 codes for glass?
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How to determine the right HS-6 code for glass products?
Use it as a chapter cue, then verify the final choice against heading and subheading legal wording.
What documentation is needed for shipping glass items?
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Questions & answers
For orientation only—the binding text is your national tariff and the WCO nomenclature your country uses.
- What types of glass are included in HS-70?
- HS-70 includes various glass products such as safety glass, glass bottles, mirrors, and laboratory glassware.
- How do I choose the correct HS-4 code for my glass products?
- Identify the specific form and use of the glass, then refer to the detailed descriptions under each HS-4 heading.
- What should I consider when classifying glassware?
- Check if the glass is worked or unworked, its intended use, and any additional features that may apply.
- Do I need a customs broker for importing glass items?
- While not mandatory, consulting a customs broker can help navigate specific regulations and ensure compliance.
- What are national digits and why are they important?
- National digits are specific codes that vary by country and are used to further classify goods for customs purposes.
- Can I use the same HS code for different types of glass?
- No, each type of glass has a unique HS code based on its characteristics and use, so it's important to classify accurately.
- What documentation do I need for shipping glass products?
- Documentation may include commercial invoices, packing lists, and any specific certificates required for glass items.
All HS-4 headings in chapter 70 (19)
Each HS-4 links to a dedicated page with plain-English explanation, HS-6 subheadings, and FAQs. Use Browse to open the lookup in heading mode for that line.
7001
Glass; cullet and other waste and scrap of glass, excluding glass from cathode ray tubes or other activated glass of heading 85.49, glass in the mass
7002
Glass in balls (other than microspheres of heading no. 7018), rods or tubes, unworked
7003
Glass; cast glass and rolled glass in sheets or profiles, whether or not having an absorbent, reflecting or non-reflecting layer, but not otherwise worked
7004
Glass; drawn glass and blown glass, in sheets, whether or not having an absorbent, reflecting or non-reflecting layer, but not otherwise worked
7005
Glass; float glass and surface ground or polished glass, in sheets, whether or not having an absorbent, reflecting or non-reflecting layer, but not otherwise worked
7006
Glass of heading no. 7003, 7004 or 7005, bent, edge-worked, engraved, drilled, enamelled or otherwise worked, not framed or fitted with other materials
7007
Safety glass, consisting of toughened (tempered) or laminated glass
7008
Glass; multiple-walled insulating units of glass
7009
Glass mirrors; whether or not framed, including rear-view mirrors
7010
Carboys, bottles, flasks, jars, pots, phials, ampoules, containers of glass of a kind used for the conveyance or packing of goods; preserving jars of glass; stoppers, lids and other closures of glass
7011
Glass envelopes (including bulbs and tubes), open and glass parts thereof, without fittings, for electric lamps and light sources, cathode-ray tubes or the like
7013
Glassware of a kind used for table, kitchen, toilet, office, indoor decoration or similar purposes (other than of heading no. 7010 or 7018)
7014
Signalling glassware and optical elements of glass (other than those of heading no. 7015), not optically worked
7015
Clock, watch and similar glasses, glasses for non-corrective or corrective spectacles, curved, bent, hallowed etc, not optically worked; hollow glass spheres and their segments for manufacture
7016
Glass; paving blocks, slabs, bricks, tiles etc, of pressed, moulded glass, whether or not wired, glass smallwares for decorative purposes leaded lights and the like; multicellular or foam glass
7017
Laboratory, hygienic or pharmaceutical glassware, whether or not graduated or calibrated
7018
Glass beads, imitation pearls, precious or semi-precious stones and similar glass smallwares, statuettes and other ornaments of worked glass; glass microspheres not exceeding 1mm in diameter
7019
Glass fibres (including glass wool) and articles thereof (e.g. yarn, rovings, woven fabrics)
7020
Glass; articles n.e.c. in chapter 70
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