HS Code Subheading

Glass; unworked, in rods

7002.20 Subheading
Section XIII — Articles of stone, plaster, cement, asbestos, mica or similar materials; ceramic products; glass and glassware

About HS Code 700220

This HS code covers unworked glass in rod form, a fundamental intermediate product in the glass manufacturing industry. These rods serve as versatile raw materials for a wide array of applications, including drawing into optical fibers, forming intricate laboratory glassware, creating lamp components, or producing specialized optical elements. Manufacturers of scientific instruments, lighting, fiber optics, and decorative glass are primary importers and exporters. Key aspects for trade include the glass composition (e.g., borosilicate, soda-lime, quartz), diameter, and specific optical or thermal properties, which dictate its suitability for particular end-uses. The quality and consistency of these unworked rods are critical for subsequent processing and the performance of the final products.

Products Under This Code

Borosilicate glass rods, soda-lime glass rods, quartz glass rods, optical glass rods, colored glass rods for art, glass stirring rods (unworked), lampworking glass rods

Real World Examples

Schott AG (specialty glass), Corning Inc. (fiber optics, specialty glass), Heraeus (quartz glass), Northstar Glassworks (lampworking glass)

Common Misclassification

Can be confused with 70023x (glass in tubes) if the bore is very small or not clearly defined, or 7011 (glass envelopes for electric lamps) if already shaped for a specific lamp.

Products Classified Under 7002.20

Glass rods

Related Codes

7002.10 Glass; unworked, in balls (other than microspheres of heading no. 7018) 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

Germany, Japan, and China are major exporters, while the USA, Germany, and South Korea are significant importers for manufacturing.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is HS code 700220?

HS code 700220 covers: Glass; unworked, in rods. This HS code covers unworked glass in rod form, a fundamental intermediate product in the glass manufacturing industry. These rods serve as versatile raw materials for a wide array of applications, including drawing into optical fibers, forming intricate laboratory glassware, creating lamp components, or producing specialized optical elements. Manufacturers of scientific instruments, lighting, fiber optics, and decorative glass are primary importers and exporters. Key aspects for trade include the glass composition (e.g., borosilicate, soda-lime, quartz), diameter, and specific optical or thermal properties, which dictate its suitability for particular end-uses. The quality and consistency of these unworked rods are critical for subsequent processing and the performance of the final products.

What products fall under HS code 700220?

Borosilicate glass rods, soda-lime glass rods, quartz glass rods, optical glass rods, colored glass rods for art, glass stirring rods (unworked), lampworking glass rods

What are common misclassifications for HS code 700220?

Can be confused with 70023x (glass in tubes) if the bore is very small or not clearly defined, or 7011 (glass envelopes for electric lamps) if already shaped for a specific lamp.

How is HS code 700220 structured?

HS code 700220 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 (20) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.