About HS Code 320740
This HS code covers glass in the form of powder, granules, or flakes, with glass frit being a prominent example. Glass frit is essentially ground glass, often specially formulated with specific melting points and chemical compositions. These comminuted glass materials serve as crucial intermediate products in various industries. They are extensively used in the production of glazes and enamels (as a base material), in specialized coatings, for sealing glass-to-metal or glass-to-ceramic components, and in some abrasive applications. International trade involves glass manufacturers and specialty chemical companies. Importers are typically manufacturers of ceramics, electronics, and coatings who utilize these glass forms for their unique properties.
Products Under This Code
Glass frit for glazes, glass powder for enamels, glass flakes for coatings, glass granules for abrasives, low-melt glass powder, borosilicate glass frit, sealing glass powder
Real World Examples
Ferro Glass Frit, Schott Glass Powder, Nippon Electric Glass Frit, Potters Industries Glass Flakes, Corning Glass Frit
Common Misclassification
Can be confused with other powdered inorganic materials (e.g., pigments 3206.xx) but is specifically glass, or with finished glass products (70.xx) if its intermediate, comminuted form is not recognized.
Products Classified Under 3207.40
Industry
This code belongs to the Chemicals industry.
Trade Overview
China, USA, and Germany are major producers and exporters, supplying industries like ceramics, electronics, and coatings worldwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is HS code 320740?
HS code 320740 covers: Glass; glass frit and other glass, in the form of powder, granules or flakes. This HS code covers glass in the form of powder, granules, or flakes, with glass frit being a prominent example. Glass frit is essentially ground glass, often specially formulated with specific melting points and chemical compositions. These comminuted glass materials serve as crucial intermediate products in various industries. They are extensively used in the production of glazes and enamels (as a base material), in specialized coatings, for sealing glass-to-metal or glass-to-ceramic components, and in some abrasive applications. International trade involves glass manufacturers and specialty chemical companies. Importers are typically manufacturers of ceramics, electronics, and coatings who utilize these glass forms for their unique properties.
What products fall under HS code 320740?
Glass frit for glazes, glass powder for enamels, glass flakes for coatings, glass granules for abrasives, low-melt glass powder, borosilicate glass frit, sealing glass powder
What are common misclassifications for HS code 320740?
Can be confused with other powdered inorganic materials (e.g., pigments 3206.xx) but is specifically glass, or with finished glass products (70.xx) if its intermediate, comminuted form is not recognized.
How is HS code 320740 structured?
HS code 320740 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (32) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (07) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (40) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.