What is HS-4 7017 used for?
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HS-4 · Heading
7017 — Laboratory, hygienic or pharmaceutical glassware, whether or not graduated or calibrated
Chapter 70: Glass and glassware
Plain-language overview
Use HS-4 7017 when importing laboratory, hygienic, or pharmaceutical glassware, such as beakers or test tubes made from fused quartz. This classification applies to items designed for scientific use, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.
When deciding between subheadings, consider HS-6 701710 for glassware made from fused quartz or silica, which is ideal for high-temperature applications. In contrast, HS-6 701720 covers glassware with a specific thermal expansion rate, suitable for precise laboratory measurements.
If your glassware does not fit the criteria for fused quartz or the specific thermal properties, you may need to classify it under HS-6 701790. This line encompasses other types of laboratory glassware that are not explicitly defined in the first two subheadings.
Keywords & topics
Useful terms traders and brokers use for this HS-4 heading.
laboratory glassware · hygienic glassware · pharmaceutical glassware · fused quartz glassware · graduated glassware · calibrated glassware · thermal expansion glass · borosilicate glass · scientific glassware · glassware classification
Examples
Drawn from the official tariff wording for this HS-4 heading. Always confirm against your published schedule and legal notes.
- Fused quartz beakers for chemical analysis
- Graduated pipettes made from borosilicate glass
- Calibrated flasks for pharmaceutical use
- Laboratory glassware with specific thermal expansion properties
- Hygienic glass containers for medical samples
- Non-graduated glass test tubes for laboratory experiments
Common questions
Frequent classification questions with short practical guidance.
How to classify laboratory glassware?
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Difference between HS-6 701710 and 701720?
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What types of glassware fall under HS-4 7017?
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Is fused quartz glassware classified differently?
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How to determine the right HS code for pharmaceutical glassware?
Match the product to the legal wording, then verify the final pick in your country tariff schedule before filing.
Related topics
Common real-world topics that come up during code comparison.
importing laboratory glassware with HS-4 7017
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understanding HS-6 subheadings for glassware
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fused quartz vs borosilicate glass classification
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choosing the correct HS code for hygienic glassware
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impact of thermal expansion on glassware classification
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requirements for importing pharmaceutical glassware
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best practices for classifying laboratory glass products
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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 products are classified under HS-4 7017?
- HS-4 7017 includes laboratory, hygienic, or pharmaceutical glassware, such as beakers, test tubes, and graduated flasks.
- How do I choose between HS-6 701710 and 701720?
- Select HS-6 701710 for fused quartz glassware and HS-6 701720 for glassware with a low thermal expansion coefficient, suitable for specific temperature ranges.
- What does HS-6 701790 cover?
- HS-6 701790 includes laboratory glassware not categorized under the other two subheadings, typically made from standard glass.
- Are there specific import regulations for pharmaceutical glassware?
- Yes, pharmaceutical glassware may require compliance with additional safety and quality standards depending on your country's regulations.
- Can I use HS-4 7017 for all types of glassware?
- No, HS-4 7017 is specific to laboratory, hygienic, or pharmaceutical glassware. Other types of glassware may fall under different headings.
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HS-6 subheadings (3)
- 701710Glassware; laboratory, hygienic or pharmaceutical, whether or not graduated or calibrated, of fused quartz or other fused silica
- 701720Glassware; laboratory, hygienic or pharmaceutical, whether or not graduated or calibrated, having a linear co-efficient of expansion not over 5 x 10 (to the minus 6), (or 0.000005)) per Kelvin with a temperature of 0-300 degrees C
- 701790Glassware; laboratory, hygienic or pharmaceutical, whether or not graduated or calibrated, of glass n.e.c. in heading no. 7017