HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 7002.10 – Glass; unworked, in balls (other than microspheres of heading no. 7018)
HS code 7002.10 is the 6-digit subheading for glass, unworked, in balls (other than microspheres of heading no. 7018). It is used for glass grinding balls, glass filter media spheres, decorative glass marbles (unworked), glass beads for industrial use and glass spheres for flow meters.
What HS 7002.10 covers
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.
- Covers
- 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
- Examples
- Potters Industries (some larger balls)
- specific industrial glass suppliers
- scientific glass manufacturers
- specialized abrasive manufacturers
Codes often confused with 7002.10
Common mistake. 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.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 700210, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 700210 in UN Comtrade data was Germany, with 34% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 19% 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 Germany $16M 34% of world exports
- 2 United States $11M 24% of world exports
- 3 China $10M 22% of world exports
World total: $48M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 United States $8.2M 19% of world imports
- 2 France $4.0M 9.0% of world imports
- 3 Japan $3.1M 7.1% of world imports
World total: $44M 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 7002.10
Brazil does not split HS 7002.10: its NCM code is 7002.10.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 70.02 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 7002.10
What is HS code 700210?
HS code 700210 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that 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.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 700210?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 700210 in UN Comtrade data were Germany ($16M, 34% of world exports), the United States ($11M) and China ($10M). World exports came to about $48M, 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 700210?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 700210 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($8.2M, 19% of world imports), France ($4.0M) and Japan ($3.1M). World imports came to about $44M, 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 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.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 700210?
In Brazil, HS code 700210 is NCM 7002.10.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.