HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 7001.00 – 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
HS code 7001.00 is the 6-digit subheading for 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. It is used for clear glass cullet, amber glass cullet, green glass cullet, mixed color glass scrap and plate glass cullet.
What HS 7001.00 covers
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.
- Covers
- Clear glass cullet
- Amber glass cullet
- Green glass cullet
- Mixed color glass scrap
- Plate glass cullet
- Bottle glass cullet
- Window glass scrap
- Examples
- Strategic Materials (glass recycler)
- Ardagh Group (using cullet in production)
- O-I Glass (using cullet)
- local municipal recycling centers
Codes often confused with 7001.00
Common mistake. 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.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 700100, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 700100 in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 21% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was China, with 15% of world imports. Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Top exporters 2025 · share of world exports
- 1 United States $131M 21% of world exports
- 2 China $81M 13% of world exports
- 3 Belgium $62M 9.7% of world exports
World total: $640M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 China $102M 15% of world imports
- 2 United States $51M 7.6% of world imports
- 3 Netherlands $47M 7.1% of world imports
World total: $662M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
How these figures are built
109 countries reported 2025 trade to UN Comtrade in HS 2022, and their own totals are used. Countries that did not report are estimated from what other countries recorded trading with them. Those estimates miss trade with other non-reporting countries, so they can be low, and a non-reporting country can rank higher than shown or be missing from the list. World totals add both and leave out trade between two non-reporting countries. Figures are in current US dollars; reported imports are mostly valued CIF and exports FOB, and exports include re-exports. The UN Comtrade links show the underlying records; they can also list a few reporters left out here (regional groups and older HS editions).
Source: UN Comtrade (United Nations Statistics Division), 2025 annual data.
Brazil NCM code for 7001.00
Brazil does not split HS 7001.00: its NCM code is 7001.00.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 70.01 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 7001.00
What is HS code 700100?
HS code 700100 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that 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.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 700100?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 700100 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($131M, 21% of world exports), China ($81M) and Belgium ($62M). World exports came to about $640M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
Which countries are the top importers of goods under HS code 700100?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 700100 in UN Comtrade data were China ($102M, 15% of world imports), the United States ($51M) and the Netherlands ($47M). World imports came to about $662M, adding countries' reported figures and partner-based estimates for those that did not report (UN Comtrade data). Countries that did not report 2025 data are estimated from partner records, which can understate them.
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.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 700100?
In Brazil, HS code 700100 is NCM 7001.00.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.