About HS Code 700100
This HS code covers cullet and other waste and scrap of glass, which are crucial raw materials for the glass recycling industry. It specifically excludes glass from cathode ray tubes (CRTs) or other activated glass due to their hazardous content. This commodity is primarily traded by recycling companies, glass manufacturers, and waste management firms globally. The trade focuses on the purity of the cullet (e.g., color separation, absence of contaminants like ceramics or metals) and its form (crushed or whole). Utilizing cullet in new glass production significantly reduces energy consumption and the need for virgin raw materials, making it a vital component of the circular economy. Importers are typically glass factories seeking cost-effective and environmentally friendly inputs, while exporters are often large-scale recycling operations.
Products Under This Code
Clear glass cullet, amber glass cullet, green glass cullet, mixed color glass scrap, plate glass cullet, bottle glass cullet, window glass scrap
Real World Examples
Strategic Materials (glass recycler), Ardagh Group (using cullet in production), O-I Glass (using cullet), local municipal recycling centers
Common Misclassification
Could be confused with 8549 (waste and scrap of electrical and electronic assemblies) for activated glass, or 7003-7009 if the glass is still in a usable sheet or plate form rather than true scrap.
Products Classified Under 7001.00
Industry
This code belongs to the Automotive & Vehicles industry.
Trade Overview
The USA, Germany, and Japan are major exporters of cullet, while China, India, and Mexico are significant importers for manufacturing.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is HS code 700100?
HS code 700100 covers: 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. This HS code covers cullet and other waste and scrap of glass, which are crucial raw materials for the glass recycling industry. It specifically excludes glass from cathode ray tubes (CRTs) or other activated glass due to their hazardous content. This commodity is primarily traded by recycling companies, glass manufacturers, and waste management firms globally. The trade focuses on the purity of the cullet (e.g., color separation, absence of contaminants like ceramics or metals) and its form (crushed or whole). Utilizing cullet in new glass production significantly reduces energy consumption and the need for virgin raw materials, making it a vital component of the circular economy. Importers are typically glass factories seeking cost-effective and environmentally friendly inputs, while exporters are often large-scale recycling operations.
What products fall under HS code 700100?
Clear glass cullet, amber glass cullet, green glass cullet, mixed color glass scrap, plate glass cullet, bottle glass cullet, window glass scrap
What are common misclassifications for HS code 700100?
Could be confused with 8549 (waste and scrap of electrical and electronic assemblies) for activated glass, or 7003-7009 if the glass is still in a usable sheet or plate form rather than true scrap.
How is HS code 700100 structured?
HS code 700100 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (70) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (01) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (00) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.