HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 7010.90 – Glass; carboys, bottles, flasks, jars, pots, phials and other containers of glass, (not ampoules), used for the conveyance or packing of goods
HS code 7010.90 is the 6-digit subheading for glass, carboys, bottles, flasks, jars, pots, phials and other containers of glass, (not ampoules), used for the conveyance or packing of goods. It is used for wine bottles, beer bottles, jam jars, cosmetic cream jars and pharmaceutical syrup bottles.
What HS 7010.90 covers
This HS code encompasses a wide array of glass containers, such as carboys, bottles, flasks, jars, and phials, specifically designed for the conveyance or packing of goods in international trade. These are essential intermediate goods for numerous industries, including food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and chemicals. Major importers are typically bottling plants, food processors, pharmaceutical companies, and cosmetic manufacturers who require these containers for their finished products. Exporters are specialized glass manufacturers, often operating on a global scale. Key considerations in this trade include the container's capacity, material quality (e.g., clarity, strength, chemical inertness), design for specific closures, and increasingly, sustainability aspects like recyclability and lightweighting. The global demand for packaged goods directly drives the trade in these empty glass vessels, making it a significant component of supply chains worldwide.
- Covers
- Wine bottles
- Beer bottles
- Jam jars
- Cosmetic cream jars
- Pharmaceutical syrup bottles
- Spice jars
- Olive oil bottles
- Laboratory reagent bottles
- Examples
- Coca-Cola glass bottles
- Heinz ketchup bottles
- Absolut Vodka bottles
- Mason jars
- Chanel perfume bottles
Codes often confused with 7010.90
Common mistake. This code can be confused with 701010 (ampoules) due to similar function, but 701090 excludes ampoules. It's also distinct from 7013 (tableware/kitchenware) as its primary use is for packing/conveyance, not serving.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 701090, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 701090 in UN Comtrade data was China, with 20% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was France, with 12% 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 $2.9B 20% of world exports
- 2 Germany $1.7B 11% of world exports
- 3 Italy $1.0B 7.1% of world exports
World total: $14.5B Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 France $1.8B 12% of world imports
- 2 United States $1.7B 12% of world imports
- 3 Spain $885M 6.2% of world imports
World total: $14.3B 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 codes for 7010.90 5
Brazil splits HS 7010.90 into 5 NCM codes, Mercosur's 8-digit tariff lines.
- 7010.90.1 Of a capacity exceeding 1 lDe capacidade superior a 1 l Group
- 7010.90.11 Glass bottles and carboys over 1 litreGarrafões e garrafas
- 7010.90.12 Glass jars, flasks and pots over 1 litreFrascos, boiões, vasos, embalagens tubulares e outros recipientes próprios para transporte ou embalagem; boiões para conservas
- 7010.90.2 Of a capacity exceeding 0.33 l but not exceeding 1 lDe capacidade superior a 0,33 l, mas não superior a 1 l Group
- 7010.90.21 Glass bottles, over 0.33 l, not over 1 lGarrafões e garrafas
- 7010.90.22 Glass jars and flasks, over 0.33 l, not over 1 lFrascos, boiões, vasos, embalagens tubulares e outros recipientes próprios para transporte ou embalagem; boiões para conservas
- 7010.90.90 Glass containers of 0.33 l or lessOutros
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 70.10 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 7010.90
What is HS code 701090?
HS code 701090 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Glass; carboys, bottles, flasks, jars, pots, phials and other containers of glass, (not ampoules), used for the conveyance or packing of goods. This HS code encompasses a wide array of glass containers, such as carboys, bottles, flasks, jars, and phials, specifically designed for the conveyance or packing of goods in international trade. These are essential intermediate goods for numerous industries, including food and beverage, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and chemicals. Major importers are typically bottling plants, food processors, pharmaceutical companies, and cosmetic manufacturers who require these containers for their finished products. Exporters are specialized glass manufacturers, often operating on a global scale. Key considerations in this trade include the container's capacity, material quality (e.g., clarity, strength, chemical inertness), design for specific closures, and increasingly, sustainability aspects like recyclability and lightweighting. The global demand for packaged goods directly drives the trade in these empty glass vessels, making it a significant component of supply chains worldwide.
What products fall under HS code 701090?
Wine bottles, Beer bottles, Jam jars, Cosmetic cream jars, Pharmaceutical syrup bottles, Spice jars, Olive oil bottles, Laboratory reagent bottles
What are common misclassifications for HS code 701090?
This code can be confused with 701010 (ampoules) due to similar function, but 701090 excludes ampoules. It's also distinct from 7013 (tableware/kitchenware) as its primary use is for packing/conveyance, not serving.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 701090?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 701090 in UN Comtrade data were China ($2.9B, 20% of world exports), Germany ($1.7B) and Italy ($1.0B). World exports came to about $14.5B, 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 701090?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 701090 in UN Comtrade data were France ($1.8B, 12% of world imports), the United States ($1.7B) and Spain ($885M). World imports came to about $14.3B, 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 701090 structured?
HS code 701090 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (70) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (10) identify the heading, and digits 5-6 (90) specify the subheading. This code is standardized globally by the World Customs Organization.
What is the Brazil NCM code for HS code 701090?
Brazil splits HS code 701090 into 5 NCM codes: 7010.90.11 (Glass bottles and carboys over 1 litre), 7010.90.12 (Glass jars, flasks and pots over 1 litre), 7010.90.21 (Glass bottles, over 0.33 l, not over 1 l), 7010.90.22 (Glass jars and flasks, over 0.33 l, not over 1 l), 7010.90.90 (Glass containers of 0.33 l or less). The first 6 digits of each match the HS code.