About HS Code 700239
This HS code serves as a residual category for unworked glass tubes that are neither fused quartz/silica (700231) nor low thermal expansion glass (700232). It typically covers tubes made from common glass compositions like soda-lime glass. These tubes are widely used in general lighting applications, decorative purposes, basic laboratory setups, and various industrial uses where extreme thermal resistance or specialized optical properties are not the primary requirement. Importers and exporters include general glass manufacturers, lighting component suppliers, and distributors for consumer and industrial goods. The trade in these tubes is driven by their versatility, cost-effectiveness, and suitability for a broad range of everyday and industrial applications where standard glass properties suffice.
Products Under This Code
Soda-lime glass tubes, fluorescent lamp tubes (unworked), neon sign tubing (unworked), decorative glass tubes, basic laboratory glass tubing, glass tubing for packaging, general purpose glass tubes
Real World Examples
General lighting manufacturers (for raw tubes), specific art glass suppliers, basic laboratory glassware producers, packaging glass manufacturers
Common Misclassification
Often confused with 700231 or 700232 if the specific glass composition or thermal expansion properties are not accurately determined, or 7011 (glass envelopes for electric lamps) if already shaped for a specific lamp.
Products Classified Under 7002.39
Industry
This code belongs to the Automotive & Vehicles industry.
Trade Overview
China, the USA, and Germany are major exporters, while the USA, Mexico, and the UK are significant importers for various manufacturing industries.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is HS code 700239?
HS code 700239 covers: 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. This HS code serves as a residual category for unworked glass tubes that are neither fused quartz/silica (700231) nor low thermal expansion glass (700232). It typically covers tubes made from common glass compositions like soda-lime glass. These tubes are widely used in general lighting applications, decorative purposes, basic laboratory setups, and various industrial uses where extreme thermal resistance or specialized optical properties are not the primary requirement. Importers and exporters include general glass manufacturers, lighting component suppliers, and distributors for consumer and industrial goods. The trade in these tubes is driven by their versatility, cost-effectiveness, and suitability for a broad range of everyday and industrial applications where standard glass properties suffice.
What products fall under HS code 700239?
Soda-lime glass tubes, fluorescent lamp tubes (unworked), neon sign tubing (unworked), decorative glass tubes, basic laboratory glass tubing, glass tubing for packaging, general purpose glass tubes
What are common misclassifications for HS code 700239?
Often confused with 700231 or 700232 if the specific glass composition or thermal expansion properties are not accurately determined, or 7011 (glass envelopes for electric lamps) if already shaped for a specific lamp.
How is HS code 700239 structured?
HS code 700239 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 (39) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.