HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 7002.20 – Glass; unworked, in rods
HS code 7002.20 is the 6-digit subheading for glass, unworked, in rods. It is used for borosilicate glass rods, soda-lime glass rods, quartz glass rods, optical glass rods and colored glass rods for art.
What HS 7002.20 covers
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.
- Covers
- 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
- Examples
- Schott AG (specialty glass)
- Corning Inc. (fiber optics, specialty glass)
- Heraeus (quartz glass)
- Northstar Glassworks (lampworking glass)
Codes often confused with 7002.20
Common mistake. 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.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 700220, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 700220 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 31% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was India, with 26% 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 China $144M 31% of world exports
- 2 Japan $110M 24% of world exports
- 3 United States $76M 17% of world exports
World total: $462M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 India $122M 26% of world imports
- 2 China $73M 15% of world imports
- 3 United States $72M 15% of world imports
World total: $479M 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 7002.20
Brazil does not split HS 7002.20: its NCM code is 7002.20.00.
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 7002.20
What is HS code 700220?
HS code 700220 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that 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.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 700220?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 700220 in UN Comtrade data were China ($144M, 31% of world exports), Japan ($110M) and the United States ($76M). World exports came to about $462M, 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 700220?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 700220 in UN Comtrade data were India ($122M, 26% of world imports), China ($73M) and the United States ($72M). World imports came to about $479M, 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 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.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 700220?
In Brazil, HS code 700220 is NCM 7002.20.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.