HS Code Subheading

Glass; unworked, in balls (other than microspheres of heading no. 7018)

7002.10 Subheading
Section XIII — Articles of stone, plaster, cement, asbestos, mica or similar materials; ceramic products; glass and glassware

About HS Code 700210

This HS code pertains to unworked glass in spherical form, specifically excluding the very small microspheres classified under 7018. These glass balls are typically larger and serve as raw materials for further processing or for specific industrial applications. They are traded by specialized glass manufacturers, industrial suppliers, and distributors catering to various manufacturing sectors. Key characteristics for trade include the glass composition (e.g., soda-lime, borosilicate), diameter, and specific properties relevant to their end-use, such as hardness for grinding media, clarity for optical applications, or inertness for filtration. Importers often seek these glass balls for their precise dimensions and material properties, which are critical for the performance of the final product or process.

Products Under This Code

Glass grinding balls, glass filter media spheres, decorative glass marbles (unworked), glass beads for industrial use, glass spheres for flow meters, unworked optical glass blanks (spherical), glass shot for peening

Real World Examples

Potters Industries (some larger balls), specific industrial glass suppliers, scientific glass manufacturers, specialized abrasive manufacturers

Common Misclassification

The primary confusion is with 7018 (glass beads, imitation pearls, microspheres) due to size differences, or 700220 (glass in rods) if the shape is not clearly spherical.

Products Classified Under 7002.10

Glass ballsGlass spheres

Related Codes

7002.20 Glass; unworked, in rods 7002.31 Glass; unworked, in tubes, of fused quartz or other fused silica 7002.32 Glass; unworked, tubes, of glass having a linear coefficient of expansion not exceeding 5 x 10 (to the minus 6), (or 0.000005) per Kelvin within a temperature range of 0-300 degrees C 7002.39 Glass; unworked, in tubes, other than of glass having a linear coefficient of expansion not exceeding 5 x 10 (to the minus 6, (or 0.000005) ) per Kelvin within a temperature range of 0-300 degrees C, not fused quartz or other fused silica

Industry

This code belongs to the Automotive & Vehicles industry.

Trade Overview

China, Germany, and the USA are key producers, while the USA, Germany, and Japan are major importers for industrial applications.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 700210?

HS code 700210 covers: Glass; unworked, in balls (other than microspheres of heading no. 7018). This HS code pertains to unworked glass in spherical form, specifically excluding the very small microspheres classified under 7018. These glass balls are typically larger and serve as raw materials for further processing or for specific industrial applications. They are traded by specialized glass manufacturers, industrial suppliers, and distributors catering to various manufacturing sectors. Key characteristics for trade include the glass composition (e.g., soda-lime, borosilicate), diameter, and specific properties relevant to their end-use, such as hardness for grinding media, clarity for optical applications, or inertness for filtration. Importers often seek these glass balls for their precise dimensions and material properties, which are critical for the performance of the final product or process.

What products fall under HS code 700210?

Glass grinding balls, glass filter media spheres, decorative glass marbles (unworked), glass beads for industrial use, glass spheres for flow meters, unworked optical glass blanks (spherical), glass shot for peening

What are common misclassifications for HS code 700210?

The primary confusion is with 7018 (glass beads, imitation pearls, microspheres) due to size differences, or 700220 (glass in rods) if the shape is not clearly spherical.

How is HS code 700210 structured?

HS code 700210 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (70) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (02) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (10) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.