HS code · 6-digit subheading
HS Code 7011.90 – Glass envelopes (including bulbs and tubes); open, and glass parts thereof, without fittings, other than for electric lighting and cathode-ray tubes
HS code 7011.90 is the 6-digit subheading for glass envelopes (including bulbs and tubes), open, and glass parts thereof, without fittings, other than for electric lighting and cathode-ray tubes. It is used for vacuum tube glass envelopes (non-CRT), X-ray tube glass housings, geiger counter tube glass, photomultiplier tube glass and specialized sensor glass casings.
What HS 7011.90 covers
This residual HS code covers glass envelopes, bulbs, tubes, and their parts, without fittings, for applications *other than* electric lighting (701110) or cathode-ray tubes (701120). This encompasses a diverse range of specialized glass components used in scientific instruments, industrial equipment, and various electronic devices. Examples include glass parts for vacuum tubes (non-CRT), specialized sensor housings, or components for laboratory apparatus. Importers are often manufacturers of high-tech equipment, research institutions, or specialized industrial fabricators requiring precision glass components. Exporters are typically advanced glass manufacturers capable of producing custom, high-tolerance parts. Key considerations include chemical resistance, thermal properties, optical clarity, and dimensional accuracy, all tailored to the specific end-use. The "without fittings" aspect is crucial, indicating these are raw or semi-finished glass parts.
- Covers
- Vacuum tube glass envelopes (non-CRT)
- X-ray tube glass housings
- Geiger counter tube glass
- Photomultiplier tube glass
- Specialized sensor glass casings
- Industrial laser tube glass parts
- Laboratory glassware components
- Examples
- Hamamatsu photomultiplier tube glass
- Philips X-ray tube glass
- PerkinElmer sensor glass parts
- Schott specialty glass components
Codes often confused with 7011.90
Common mistake. This code serves as a catch-all for glass envelopes not covered by 701110 (lighting) or 701120 (CRTs). Misclassification often occurs if the specific end-use is not clearly defined.
Top exporters and importers of HS code 701190, 2025
In 2025, the largest exporter of HS code 701190 in UN Comtrade data was the United States, with 17% of world exports; the largest importer in UN Comtrade data was Canada, with 7.7% 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 United States $5.0M 17% of world exports
- 2 Malta $3.8M 13% of world exports
- 3 China $3.8M 13% of world exports
World total: $29M Reported figures on UN Comtrade ↗
Top importers 2025 · share of world imports
- 1 Canada $2.3M 7.7% of world imports
- 2 Germany $2.3M 7.6% of world imports
- 3 China $2.1M 6.9% of world imports
World total: $30M 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 7011.90
Brazil does not split HS 7011.90: its NCM code is 7011.90.00.
All Brazil NCM codes in heading 70.11 →
Source: Siscomex NCM table, updated Oct 2026. The Portuguese text is official; the English is our translation.
Questions about HS 7011.90
What is HS code 701190?
HS code 701190 is a 6-digit subheading in the Harmonized System that covers: Glass envelopes (including bulbs and tubes); open, and glass parts thereof, without fittings, other than for electric lighting and cathode-ray tubes. This residual HS code covers glass envelopes, bulbs, tubes, and their parts, without fittings, for applications *other than* electric lighting (701110) or cathode-ray tubes (701120). This encompasses a diverse range of specialized glass components used in scientific instruments, industrial equipment, and various electronic devices. Examples include glass parts for vacuum tubes (non-CRT), specialized sensor housings, or components for laboratory apparatus. Importers are often manufacturers of high-tech equipment, research institutions, or specialized industrial fabricators requiring precision glass components. Exporters are typically advanced glass manufacturers capable of producing custom, high-tolerance parts. Key considerations include chemical resistance, thermal properties, optical clarity, and dimensional accuracy, all tailored to the specific end-use. The "without fittings" aspect is crucial, indicating these are raw or semi-finished glass parts.
What products fall under HS code 701190?
Vacuum tube glass envelopes (non-CRT), X-ray tube glass housings, Geiger counter tube glass, Photomultiplier tube glass, Specialized sensor glass casings, Industrial laser tube glass parts, Laboratory glassware components
What are common misclassifications for HS code 701190?
This code serves as a catch-all for glass envelopes not covered by 701110 (lighting) or 701120 (CRTs). Misclassification often occurs if the specific end-use is not clearly defined.
Which countries are the top exporters of goods under HS code 701190?
In 2025, the top exporters of HS code 701190 in UN Comtrade data were the United States ($5.0M, 17% of world exports), Malta ($3.8M) and China ($3.8M). World exports came to about $29M, 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 701190?
In 2025, the top importers of HS code 701190 in UN Comtrade data were Canada ($2.3M, 7.7% of world imports), Germany ($2.3M) and China ($2.1M). World imports came to about $30M, 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 701190 structured?
HS code 701190 is a 6-digit subheading under the Harmonized System. The first 2 digits (70) identify the chapter, digits 3-4 (11) 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 701190?
In Brazil, HS code 701190 is NCM 7011.90.00. The last two digits are 00 because Brazil does not split this HS code further.